Exercise Science: Clinical/Pre-Professional Major
Department: Human Performance and Health Education
Major: Exercise Science: Clinical/Pre-Professional
This program offers an Accelerated Graduate Degree Program.
Exercise Science is the study of the acute responses and long-term adaptations the human body experiences with physical activity and exercise. The Exercise Science major includes coursework in the basic sciences, physiology of exercise, biomechanics, fitness assessment, exercise testing and prescription, strength and conditioning, sport psychology and the clinical aspects of exercise.
The Clinical/Pre-Professional Concentration is ideal for students looking to go into healthcare fields such as medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, athletic training, chiropractic and cardiac rehabilitation.
The program also offers an Accelerated Graduate Degree Program (AGDP) option.