2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
David B. Falk College of Sport
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Department of Exercise Science
Exercise Science
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EXE 500 - Selected Topics Exercise Science
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable 6 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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EXE 516 - Exercise Prescription: Health and Disease Exercise Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Exercise prescription for health and fitness in the apparently healthy and a variety of clinical populations.
PREREQ EXE 339
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EXE 517 - Pathophysiology Exercise Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Physiology of disease processes emphasizing metabolic, cardiovascular, and neuromuscular pathophysiology. Suggested for students pursuing careers in clinical exercise physiology.
PREREQ BIO 216 AND BIO 217 AND EXE 339
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EXE 519 - Metabolic Aspects of Physical Activity Exercise Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Examines metabolic processes that influence or are affected by acute and chronic physical activity. Emphasis on metabolism and human physical performance.
PREREQ EXE 339
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EXE 600 - Selected Topics Exercise Science
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable 6 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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EXE 606 - Current Literature in Exercise and Sport Science Exercise Science
1-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Current books, periodicals, and peer-reviewed articles. Literature review, library research, and research proposal preparation.
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EXE 615 - Worksite Health Promotion Exercise Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Double Numbered with EXE 415
Principles and applications of health promotion in the workplace.
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EXE 627 - Exercise Testing and Interpretation Exercise Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with EXE 427
The administration of standardized exercise tests for the evaluation of health and fitness status. Presentation of both laboratory and field tests. Includes exposure to exercise tests and equipment use. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EXE 636 - Scientific Principles of Conditioning Exercise Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Double Numbered with EXE 463
Development of physical conditioning programs based on scientific principles.
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EXE 652 - Advanced Metabolic Exercise Testing Exercise Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with EXE 452
Advanced methods in metabolic exercise testing for students interested in the history, deep theory, and hands-on methodologies related to oxygen consumption/energy expenditure measurements in nutrition and sport science. Additional work required for Graduate students.
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EXE 655 - Kinesiology for Athletic Performance and Injury Prevention Exercise Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with EXE 455
An integration of applications of the dynamics of human movement, with emphasis on anatomical and mechanical considerations, their applications, and how they relate to athletic performance and injury prevention. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EXE 656 - Human Performance in Extreme Environments Exercise Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with EXE 456
Examines human physiological response to several of the most common environmental stressors. Includes high-altitude, temperature extremes, diving physiology, and shifts in diurnal rhythm i.e., exposure to light/dark cycles. Additional work required for graduate students.
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EXE 671 - Pediatric Obesity Exercise Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with EXE 471
Physiologic, genetic, psychosocial, environmental, and economic causes and consequences of pediatric obesity will be covered. Potential interventions including behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical aspects will be discussed. Additional work is required for graduate students.
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EXE 675 - Internship Pre-Planning Exercise Science
0 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with EXE 375
Pre-planning for matching and securing an internship. Course facilitates access to the Tevera Internship system via BlackBoard.
Repeatable 4 time(s)
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EXE 686 - Systemic Physiology and Exercise Exercise Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Immediate and chronic effects of exercise on the cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, endocrine, and nervous systems. Laboratory experiences.
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EXE 693 - Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Science Exercise Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Quantitative research designs and analyses in exercise and sport sciences. Written and oral research report preparation and presentation.
PREREQ EXE 606 AND EDU 647
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EXE 700 - Selected Topics Exercise Science
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable 6 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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EXE 753 - Cardiovascular Physiology Exercise Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
The principles of cardiac function, blood flow, oxygen transport, and metabolism with emphasis given to the adaptations to acute and chronic exercise training.
PREREQ EXE 686
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EXE 764 - Internship in Exercise Science Exercise Science
3-6 credit(s) Every semester
Full-time experience in exercise science under the guidance of a professional and a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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EXE 773 - Exercise Endocrinology Exercise Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Integrates endocrine physiology and exercise on the endocrine system. Focus on the glands producing hormones, the target organs, mechanisms, and how both acute and chronic exercise impact hormone action.
PREREQ EXE 686
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EXE 785 - Energy, Metabolism and Exercise Exercise Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Probable causes for differences in muscle-fiber types in relationship to exercise. Total body metabolism during exercise.
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EXE 795 - Skeletal Muscle Physiology Exercise Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Emphasizing basic muscle microanatomy and physiology and advanced applied muscle physiology topics.
PREREQ EXE 686
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EXE 997 - Master’s Thesis Exercise Science
1-6 credit(s)
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EXE 999 - Dissertation Exercise Science
0 credit(s) Every semester
Nutrition and Food Studies
Food Studies
Nutrition Science and Dietetics
Sport Analytics
Sport Analytics
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SAL 601 - Introduction to Sport Analytics and Visualization Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
This course covers a basic statistics review, visualization techniques in Tableau, a discussion of the Moneyball hypothesis, and an overview of the current state of player/team analytics in different sports.
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SAL 602 - Introduction to R for Sport Analytics Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
This course serves as an introduction to R and covers basic coding, data frames, data cleaning and editing, visualization techniques, and basic modeling of data in R. These techniques are taught using sports data.
PREREQ SAL 601
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SAL 603 - Introduction to Databases and Python for Sport Analytics Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
This course serves as an introduction to Python. Sports data are used in conjunction with NumPy, Pandas, management, cleaning, wrangling, and aggregation. Key strategies of effective use of Python for sports data are discussed.
PREREQ SAL 602
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SAL 604 - Linear Regression and Econometrics for Sport Analytics Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
The course covers linear regression, modeling techniques, interpretation of regression results, diagnostic tests and corrections for econometric issues, logistic regression, and key sport economic insights.
PREREQ SAL 603
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SAL 605 - R for Sport Analytics II Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continued training in coding, webscraping, creating interactive graphics, using dashboards, and combining databases and SQL with R for Sport Analytics. Techniques used include nearest neighbors, classification, trees, and cluster analysis.
PREREQ SAL 604
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SAL 606 - Applications of Machine Learning for Sport Analytics using Python Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Applications of machine learning for sport analytics using Python. Topics include supervised vs. unsupervised models, clustering, Bayesian networks, component analysis, and neural networks using sports data.
PREREQ SAL 605
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SAL 607 - Econometrics for Sport Analytics II Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continued application of econometrics in Sport Analytics, including additional tests for violations of assumptions of CLRM. Other topics include nonlinear regression, qualitative response models, panel data, and simultaneous equation models and methods.
PREREQ SAL 606
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SAL 608 - Applications of Machine Learning for Sport Analytics Using R Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Applications of Machine Learning for Sport Analytics Using R. Elements of both supervised and unsupervised learning. Key topics include classifier models (KNN, Naïve Bayes), decision trees, clustering, cross validation, bagging, and neural networks.
PREREQ SAL 607
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SAL 611 - Sport Law and Analytics Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Legal issues facing the sports industry related to contracts, antitrust, arbitration, etc., and the various dilemmas they create are explored. Students will research and use analytics, offer analysis, and discuss possible resolutions to specific dilemmas.
PREREQ SAL 603
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SAL 612 - Baseball’s Collective Bargaining Agreement Analytics Applications Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The sport of baseball and its Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which describes the rules and regulations governing both the business behind and playing of the sport, are explored with analytics applications related to key concepts.
PREREQ SAL 611
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SAL 613 - Football Analytics Applications Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The sport of football and its Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which describes the rules and regulations governing both the business behind and playing of the sport, are explored with analytics applications related to key concepts.
PREREQ SAL 611
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SAL 614 - Basketball and Analytics Applications Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The sport of basketball and its Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which describes the rules and regulations governing both the business behind and playing of the sport, are explored with analytics applications related to key concepts.
PREREQ SAL 611
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SAL 615 - Hockey and Analytics Applications Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The sport of hockey and its Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which describes the rules and regulations governing both the business behind and playing of the sport, are explored with analytics applications related to key concepts.
PREREQ SAL 611
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SAL 621 - Sport Gambling and Analytics Sport Analytics
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The theory and practice of the sports betting and daily fantasy marketplace are studied. Topics include market efficiency, risk assessment, line movements, portfolio analysis, and momentum trading. Analytical applications are presented and explored throughout.
PREREQ SAL 611
Sport Management
Sport Management
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