Exercise Science

Our Exercise Physiology program offers a strong foundation in fitness/wellness, with an emphasis on the physiology of exercise, kinesiology, and career preparation as a sports medical professional. Graduates will possess the ability to review, evaluate, and study the body's responses to physical activity as well as how the body adapts to that activity over time.

Kinesiology is the scientific study of human or non-human body movement and addresses physiological, biomechanical, and psychological dynamic principles/mechanisms of movement.

The Bachelor's degree concentration in Exercise Science offers majors a solid, marketable foundation in the health sciences. Our wealth of programs and approach to meaningful hands-on experiences provide students a unique, clinical background.

Experience cutting-edge courses in exercise science, develop sports skills, integrate technology and exercise, learn instructional strategies and games while you prepare for a successful career doing what you love. One-year residencies in local school systems are classroom immersion experiences for training future our educators.

The Physical Education Practitioner concentration is a non-licensure degree. Practitioners have access to a variety of courses and interactive experiences preparing graduates with a strong foundation and superior skills for an array of careers in physical education. Those include integrating instructional technology, physical fitness, support services, program management, and more.

Learn about physical wellness strategies for all ages, management and organizational behavior, performance, training, adapted physical activities, and psychology.

Experience courses in sport management and organization, coaching, officiating, sports governance and ethics, the psychology of sport, and marketing.

Pursue excellence with an Exercise Science concentration in Sport Performance. Measure and track athletic performance, recovery time, and skill advancement. Select from careers in professional sports, college programs, and more.

Contact the Student Success Center for more details about this exciting field of study.

This concentration prepares students for the next step — entering a quality master’s program to continue their education as a medical professional.

Your undergraduate training includes not only courses in physiology, physical wellness, and the sciences, but also interactive field experiences with actual clients in a clinical setting.

These programs include not only courses in physiology, physical wellness, and the sciences, but also interactive field experiences with actual clients.

We give graduates superior educational and clinical backgrounds to excel in rewarding careers in essential health services.

You can enjoy an in-demand work experience while assisting clients in developing and maintaining dexterity and mobility, evaluating the unique needs of patients, and improving their quality of life.

The Pre-Physician Assistant concentration offers pre-professionals a comprehensive, foundational program in the medical sciences, clinical settings, patient interaction, and evaluation preparing our graduates to successfully pursue the next steps in their professional programs and careers.

PAs carry out many of the same functions as traditional physicians, including examining patients, prescribing medicine, and ordering diagnostic tests. Generally, PAs work under the supervision of physicians or surgeons.