Department of Human Performance and Health Education
Western Michigan University's exercise science program will prepare you for a career in the areas of physical fitness and health promotion, cardiac rehabilitation, and fitness assessment and exercise prescription. It is also an excellent choice if you plan to enter graduate or chiropractic school or a professional program in physical therapy, occupational therapy or medicine.
Beyond the classroom
As an exercise science student at WMU, you will be required to complete a culminating 450-hour internship upon finishing your coursework as a last step towards graduation. You may complete your hours with any approved site and supervisor that will support exercise science-related experiences and progress toward career-related goals.
After you graduate
WMU's exercise science program prepares students for careers in:
- Personal training
- Health and fitness promotion
- Corporate wellness
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Strength and conditioning
It is also appropriate for students interested in pursuing advanced or professional degrees in:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Medicine or chiropractic
- Exercise physiology or biomechanics
- Orthotics and prosthetics
Where is this program offered?
- Kalamazoo