Department of Exercise Science
The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science prepares students for a wide range of graduate programs and careers in the Health Sciences. These include professional graduate schools in medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and chiropractic medicine. Depending on the student’s interest, preparation for a career in public health, nutrition, exercise physiology, motor control, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and personal training are also available. The prerequisite and core courses in the Exercise Science degree provide a broad foundation of human movement study along with the opportunity to acquire all the prerequisites for graduate and/or professional school. Students will encounter a strong foundation of science courses that integrates hands-on applications applying theory into practice. Students complete their program with a culminating internship experience in the health sciences, fitness and wellness, or sport performance related fields.
The Department of Exercise Science offers an undergraduate four-year BS degree in:
The department also offers undergraduate minors in:
- Exercise Science
- Coaching