Exercise Science with an Emphasis in Motor Behavior
Tthe Motor Behavior track accentuates behavioral and applied considerations related to a variety of aspects of movement. Courses with the EXMB prefix do not satisfy natural science core requirements.
**Both emphases, in combination with strategic selection of elective / core courses that satisfy prerequisites for specific graduate programs, can serve students with aspirations of pursuing graduate studies in health professions (PT, OT, PA, AT, DC, MD, OD), education (MAT) or academics (MS, PhD).
In addition to the requirements of all Exercise Science majors, an emphasis in Motor Behavior requires the following:
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EXMB 315 Adapted PE | 3 credits |
| EXMB 333 Sport Psychology | 3 credits |
| EXMB 336 Sport in Society | 3 credits |
| EXMB 366 Human Motor Development | 3 credits |
Select 8 additional credits from the following: |
|
| EXMB 214 Outdoor Leadership | 2 credits |
| EXMB 318 Teaching Physical Activity I | 3 credits |
| EXMB 319 Teaching Physical Activity II | 2 credits |
| EXMB 311 Coaching Methods | 3 credits |
| EXMB 312 Coaching Principles | 3 credits |
| EXMB 325 Medical Kinesiology I | 3 credits |
| EXMB 475 Internship | 3* credits |
| EXIP 440 Advanced Human Anatomy | 4 credits |
| EXIP 445 Advanced Biomechanics | 4 credits |
| EXIP 465 Advanced Perceptual Motor Learning | 4 credits |
| EXIP 485 Advanced Exercise Physiology | 4 credits |
| EXIP 495 Research | 3* credits |
| OT 456 Medical Terminology | 1 credit |
Recommended selections for Motor
Behavior students aspiring to become physical educators: Teaching Physical
Activity I and II (junior year), plus a mix of Coaching Methods, and/or
Internship.
Recommended selections for Motor Behavior students considering Athletic
Training or Occupational Therapy: Advanced Human Anatomy, Medical Terminology,
Medical Kinesiology, and/or Internship.
(58 total credits, 43-44 from department, and 35-38 upper division credits)