2012-2013 Catalogue
Exercise & Movement Science (Bachelor of Science)
Overview
The Exercise and Movement Science (EXMS) major comprises in-depth study of the theory and applications of Exercise and Movement sciences in health, fitness and illness prevention in diverse populations. Students can tailor their educational experience to individual goals, including mentored internship and research experiences. Graduates of the EXMS major may pursue careers in related areas of fitness and health, such as health promotion, adapted physical activity for special populations, recreation management, and health and fitness business ventures. They may also pursue one of several professional certifications, such as ACSM Exercise Specialist, or NSCA/Personal Trainer. Finally, students graduating from this program may be qualified for graduate work in Exercise and Movement Sciences, Physical Therapy, and other health care professions.
General Requirements
Specific Requirements
Applicants must meet the general admission requirements for the University of Vermont. In addition, students must have one year of high school biology and one year of chemistry.
Students in Exercise and Movement Science must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better by the end of their first year and maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA thereafter to remain in good standing in the program.
Curriculum
A possible curriculum in Exercise and Movement Science:
| First Year | ||
| Course | Credits | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| NFS 043 - Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3 | |
| CHEM 023 or CHEM 031 - Outline of General Chemistry | 4 | |
| AT 157 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 | |
| NH 050 - Applications to Health | 1 | |
| Electives | 3 | 6 |
| Biology (any Biology 3 credits or greater) | 3/4 | |
| PSYC 001 - General Psychology | 3 | |
| English (below 099 level) | 3 | |
| EXMS 150 - Intro to Exercise Science | 1 | |
| Total | 14 | 16/17 |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Course | Credits | Fall | Spring |
| ANPS 019 - Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | |
| NFS 063 - Obesity/Weight/Fitness | 3 | |
| EXMS 242 - Exercise and Sport Psych | 3 | |
| STATS 111/STAT 141 - Statistics | 3 | |
| Diversity course | 3 | |
| ANPS 020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | |
| NFS 163 - Sports Nutrition | 3 | |
| PHYS 013 - Conceptual Physics | 3 | |
| Human/Behav Sci | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
| Junior Year | ||
| Course | Credits | Fall | Spring |
| EXMS 260 - Adapted Physical Activity | 3 | |
| RMS 213 - Biomechanics of Human Movement | 3 | |
| Diversity course | 3 | |
| EXMS 240 - Motor Skill Learning and Control | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| EXMS 250 - Exercise Physiology with Lab | 4 | |
| RMS 220 - Research | 3 | |
| RMS 188 - Org & Ldrship in Athl Trng & Ex Sc | 3 | |
| Human/Behav Sci | 3 | |
| EXMS 254 - Neural Control of Movement | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | 16 |
| Senior Year | ||
| Course | Credits | Fall | Spring |
| EXMS 263 - Fitness for Special Populations | 3 | |
| EXMS 272 - Senior Internship* (taken in either semester) |
(6) | (6) |
| Electives** (taken in the semester when not taking EXMS 272) |
(6) | (6) |
| EXMS 245 - Evaluation and Prescription | 3 | |
| NH 120 - Health Care Ethics | 3 | |
| EDPE 267 - Strength, Training & Conditioning or EXMS Special Topics |
3 | |
| NH 303 - Health Promotion | 3 | |
| EXMS 262 - Human Perform & Ergogenic Aids | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | 15 |
*If EXMS 272 is taken in the Fall, then 3-6 credits of electives need to be taken in the Spring. If EXMS 272 is taken in the Spring, then 3-6 credits of electives need to be taken in the Fall.
**RMS 280 - Senior Research Experience (1-4 credits) available as an elective with instructor permission.
Affiliations
- Colleges and Schools: College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
- Departments and Programs: Rehabilitation and Movement Science Department.