The Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation undergraduate program in Exercise Science provides students with the scientific knowledge of the underlying principles of exercise training through instruction and practical experience.
Students receive instruction in the areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics and exercise psychology. Additional experience is gained through an internship placement in a fitness or clinical setting. Upon graduation, students are prepared for employment in areas such as health clubs, fitness centers, personal training, corporate fitness, and cardiac rehabilitation. The program also prepares students who desire to pursue a graduate degree in the exercise sciences.
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Exercise Science
The Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation undergraduate program in Exercise Science provides students with the scientific knowledge of the underlying principles of exercise training through instruction and practical experience. Students receive instruction in the areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics and exercise psychology. Additional experience is gained through an internship placement in a fitness or clinical setting. Upon graduation, students are prepared for employment in areas such as health clubs, fitness centers, personal training, corporate fitness, and cardiac rehabilitation. The program also prepares students who desire to pursue a graduate degree in the exercise sciences.
Pre-Athletic Training Option
The Exercise Science curriculum prepares students in many content areas that are necessary for successful admission into an Athletic Training program. With the addition of a Pre-Athletic Training Option to the Exercise Science major, students can increase the likelihood of successful admission even more. More information on this program is available on the Pre-Athletic Training page.
Pre-Physical Therapy Option
The Exercise Science curriculum prepares students in many content areas that are necessary for successful admission into a Doctorate in Physical Therapy program. With the addition of a Pre-Physical Therapy Option to the Exercise Science major, students can increase the likelihood of successful admission even more. Click here for more information on this program.
Pre-Occupational Therapy Option
The Exercise Science curriculum prepares students in many content areas that are necessary for successful admission into an Occupational Therapy Masters or Doctoral-level program. With the addition of a Pre-Occupational Therapy Option to the Exercise Science major, students can increase the likelihood of successful admission even more. Click here for more information on this program.
Independent Study
Independent Study is an individual project under faculty supervision dealing with pertinent literature, research, programs or other activities related to selected topics in Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. Click here for more information on this program.
Graduate Program
Students in our Exercise Science concentration have flexibility in their course work to prepare for careers in scientifically based exercise programs with an emphasis on cardiac rehabilitation and adult fitness or personal training and strength and conditioning. Click here for more information on this program.
