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EXS

13 courses with the subject EXS, 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.

EXS 200Introduction to Exercise Science
Subject
EXS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu
EXS 250Concept of Lifetime Fitness
Subject
EXS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu
EXS 300Kinesiology
Subject
EXS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu
EXS 300LKinesiology Lab

Novels and short stories of twentieth-century authors are discussed in terms of thought and technique in modern fiction. 3.00 ature This course examines selected prose and poetry from the late English Renaissance, the Restoration, and the eighteenth century. Readings include works by the Metaphysical and Cavalier poets, Jonson, Bacon, Dryden, Swift, Pope, and others 3.00 An option for out-of-the-classroom work, this internship gives students practical experience in professional communications field. 3.00 This course offers the opportunity for in-depth study of a major author, period or concept selected by the instructor. Course may be repeated for credit, if topic changes. 3.00 Qualified advanced students may arrange independent study in areas not covered by existing courses: study of special aspects of major works and authors. The student must have the permission of the Chair of Language, Literature and Fine Arts and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 3.00 This course examines the novel, drawing examples from the 19th and 20th centuries. 3.00 The process of writing creative research papers, essays and other non-fiction materials is reviewed. The course combines the tools of research with the appropriate organizational method and emphasizes peer-evaluation, revision, and market research toward publication. 3.00 Students practice their creative writing skills with reference to reading and study of contemporary literature. 3.00 A study of the production techniques of the classical period combines with reading of representative plays by Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylus, Aristophanes, Plautus, Terence, and Seneca. 3.00 Students read and analyze the works of selected modern playwrights, including Ibsen, Strindberg, Pirandello, Brecht, Shaw and Ionesco. 3.00 This course provides an introductory exploration into the field of Exercise Science, focusing on the physiological, biomechanical, and psychological foundations of human movement and physical activity. Students will examine the fundamental principles underlying exercise prescription, fitness assessment, and health promotion through physical activity. 3.00 This course explores the fundamentals of maintaining an active lifestyle and creating habits that promote long- term health and well-being. In the course, students will explore, participate in, and discuss the benefits of engaging in various physical activities such as aerobics, yoga, and resistance training to enhance cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility. Students will learn to develop personalized fitness plans that incorporate nutrition and wellness principles. Understand the importance of physical activity in preventing chronic diseases and improving quality of life. 3.00 This course provides a comprehensive overview of kinesiology, the scientific study of human movement. Students will explore the principles of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, and motor behavior that underpin physical activity and exercise. Students will understand how the body moves, how physical activity affects health and performance, and how to apply this knowledge in various contexts, including sports, rehabilitation, and fitness. 3.00 This laboratory course provides hands-on experience applying the principles of kinesiology and biomechanics to human movement. Students will conduct experiments and assessments to analyze joint actions, muscle function, and movement patterns during various physical activities. Lab activities include gait analysis, electromyography, motion capture, and force plate testing. Students will learn to use equipment and software for quantitative movement analysis, interpret kinematic and kinetic data, and relate findings to efficient and effective human motion principles. This course reinforces concepts from the kinesiology lecture through practical application and develops movement observation, analysis, and assessment skills. Co-requisite: EXS 300 Kinesiology 1.00

Subject
EXS
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for credit, if topic changes.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu
EXS 350Physiology of Exercise3

Junior EXS 350L Physiology of Exercise Lab, 1 credit

Subject
EXS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu
EXS 350LPhysiology of Exercise Lab
Subject
EXS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu
EXS 360First Aid and Athletic Training3

credits

Subject
EXS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu
EXS 370Strength Training and Conditioning3

credits

Subject
EXS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu
EXS 370LStrength Training and Conditioning Lab1

HIS Elective, 3 credits

Subject
EXS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu
EXS 390Fitness Assessment3

Senior EXS 390L Fitness Assessment Lab, 1 credit

Subject
EXS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu
EXS 390LFitness Assessment Lab
Subject
EXS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu
EXS 450Motor Learning3

CIS Elective, 3 credits LLFA elective, 3 credits Total: 13 credits 206

Subject
EXS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu
EXS 490Practicum in Exercise Science5

credits

Subject
EXS
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.gmercyu.edu

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