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EXSC

30 courses with the subject EXSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

EXSC 200Introduction to Exercise Science []3

Overview of the discipline of exercise science. Historical and philosophical foundations, career and research opportunities in exercise science and allied-health fields, professional organizations, certification and career development. on EXSC320 Foundations of Human Movement [Credits: 3] Anatomical aspects of the human body, with emphasis on skeletal, muscular, mechanical, structural and functional aspects of anatomy and human movement. Integrated Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): BIOL202, BIOL204, EXSC200

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 350Exercise Psychology and Behavior Change []3

Informational and motivational interviewing skills to include physical activity, consultation, goal setting, and patient education. Behavior change theories, tools, and techniques. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 360Physical Activity, Chronic Disease, and Mental Health

[Credits: 3] Relationships between physical activity, chronic disease, and mental health. Informational and motivational interviewing, behavior change theories, goal setting strategies, and assessment tools. Pre-Requisite(s): PSY115

Subject
EXSC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 399Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member. 185

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 410Exercise Physiology []3

Acute and chronic adaptations of the circulatory, respiratory, metabolic, and muscular systems with exercise. Physiological concepts related to health, physical activity, exercise, training, and sport. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC320, CHEM210, STAT239

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 411Exercise Physiology Lab []1

Application of exercise physiology concepts through field testing and laboratory experiences. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC320, CHEM210, STAT239

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 430Cardiovascular and Muscular Physiology []3

Advanced study of functioning physiological systems, metabolism, and underlying mechanisms of acute and chronic exercise responses. Pre- Requisite(s): EXSC360, EXSC410, EXSC411

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 440Exercise Testing and Prescription []3

Advanced application of fitness assessments and the subsequent development, organization, and implementation of exercise programs for healthy individuals. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC410, EXSC411

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 441Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab []1

Development of practical exercise testing skills in the area of fitness assessments with focus on appropriate test selection, administration, and interpretation in the apparently healthy population. Lab. Pre- Requisite(s): EXSC410, EXSC411

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 444
Subject
EXSC
Type
alias
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 448Biomechanics []3

The application of anatomy and physics to the study of human motion. Lecture and lab. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC320

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 451Strength and Conditioning for Sport Performance []3

Design of endurance, strength, and power training programs for sport performance. Integrated Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC320

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 460Clinical Exercise Physiology []3

Role of the clinical exercise physiologist in the exercise management of patients with chronic diseases and disabilities. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC430

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 470Practicum in Exercise Science []3

Supervised training and assessment, development and delivery of exercise programs. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC410, EXSC420 or EXSC451

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 475Electrocardiography []3

Identification of normal and abnormal resting and exercise electrocardiograms. Evaluation of underlying causes as well as signs and symptoms of common arrhythmias. Integrated Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC430

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 488Practicum: Undergraduate []1.00-16.00

Observational learning experience. May include supervised work in a single setting.

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 530Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology []3

Advanced study of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems as they relate to acute and chronic exercise responses.

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 540Exercise Testing and Prescription []3

Advanced application of fitness assessments and the subsequent development, organization, and implementations of exercise programs for healthy individuals.

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 541Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab []1

Development of practical exercise testing skills in the area of fitness assessments with focus on appropriate test selection, administration, and interpretation in the apparently healthy population. Lab.

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 551Strength and Conditioning for Sport Performance []3

Design of endurance, strength, and power training programs for sport performance. Integrated Lab.

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 560Clinical Exercise Physiology []3

Role of the clinical exercise physiologist in the exercise management of patients with chronic diseases and disabilities. Pathophysiology of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular neoplastic, immunologic, and hematologic disorders. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC430 or EXSC530

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 575Electrocardiography []3

Identification of normal and abnormal resting and exercise electrocardiograms. Evaluation of underlying causes as well as signs and symptoms of common arrhythmias. Integrated Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC430 or EXSC530

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 640Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription []3

Role of the clinical exercise physiologist in the exercise management of patients with cardiovascular metabolic, pulmonary, and renal diseases. Pathophysiology, clinical testing and diagnostic criteria of cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, and renal diseases. Pre- Requisite(s): EXSC540, EXSC541

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 641Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab []1

Conduction and interpretation of a wide variety of screenings and exercise tests commonly used in clinical practice. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC540, EXSC541

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 650Clinical Rehabilitation []3

Advanced practical knowledge and rehabilitation skills to restore optimal musculoskeletal function. Integrated Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC560, EXSC575

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 670Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology []3

Application of skills in consultation, assessment, and exercise prescriptions for clinical populations. Pre-Requisite(s): EXSC560, EXSC575

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 675Seminar in Clinical Exercise Physiology []2

Current research in the field of clinical exercise physiology. Preparation for successful internship or development of a thesis proposal.

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 688Practicum: Graduate Level []1.00-6.00

Observational learning experience. May include supervised work in a single setting.

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 691Enrollment Continuation: Masters Level []1

Allows continuous enrollment for Master's students who have completed all required coursework, but are still working on a culminating project. Can be used in final term to meet Graduate Enrollment policy requirement.

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
EXSC 699Master's Culminating Project []1.00-6.00

A graduate only course that is used for completion of the culminating project of a Master's Degree, including Master's Thesis, Starred Paper and Creative Work. Six credits total are required for graduation for Thesis and Creative Work. Three credits are normally required for Starred Paper.

Subject
EXSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu

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