MU EXSC
The type of degree you will receive upon graduating from the MU EXSC program.
Bachelors of Science
The study of the body's movement
Kinesiology
Movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education
The study of optimum nutrition and diet to support individual athletes in achieving peak performance.
Sports Nutrition
How many bones are in the human skeleton?
206
What is my favorite NFL team?
RAVENS
The study of the body’s acute and chronic adaptations to exercise
Exercise Physiology
Professionals who treat patients who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of activities of daily living
Occupational Therapist
A person who works one-on-one with a client to plan or implement an exercise or fitness regime
Personal Trainer
The #1 predictor of all cause mortality.
Physical Inactivity
How many internships are MU EXSC students required to complete?
2
The field encompassing injuries sustained in sports, exercise and physical activity, including their prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Sports Medicine
Healthcare professionals who work with physicians and other medical professionals to provide preventative care, emergency response, and rehabilitative care for athletes.
Athletic Trainer
A specific plan of fitness-related activities that are designed for a specified purpose.
Exercise Prescription
ATP
How many credits of nutrition are MU EXSC students required to take?
9
The analysis of the mechanics of human movement during sports and exercise.
Sports Biomechanics
A physical performance professional who uses scientific knowledge and exercise prescription to improve the performance of athletes.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
What is the longest muscle in the body?
Sartorius
About how many muscles are in the human body?
600
Where did Heidi complete her Doctorate in Athletic Training?
Indiana State University
The study of how motor skills are learned, controlled, and developed to assist people as they practice and experience physical activity including every kind of movement from involuntary twitches to goal-directed actions.
Motor Behavior
Chiropractor
A process used by allied health professionals to review, analyze, and translate the latest scientific evidence into practice.
Evidence Based Practice
The practice of analyzing movement performance during functional tasks to determine the kinematics of individual joints and their effect on the kinetic chain.
Movement Assessment