Are you passionate about physical fitness, health, education and other sports-related endeavors? The Exercise Science degree program at ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ might be the right fit for you.
Explore the world of sport, fitness and human performance in the Exercise Science major at ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ.
¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ offers both an associate degree and bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, combining academics with activity-based classes that will enable you to explore a variety of career possibilities in the field. You may also choose to complete a track in either:
You’ll study fitness and conditioning, anatomy and physiology, and nutrition, all while focusing on personal conditioning skills. You’ll learn how to assess and develop fitness and human performance, how to test and understand the body, and how psychology plays a key role in understanding both motivation and barriers to exercise. Your courses will emphasize principles and techniques for flexibility, strength, stability and balance – physical abilities that are essential to any fitness or rehabilitation program. The Exercise Science program is also complemented by a solid foundation in the liberal arts, as well as required courses in quantitative reasoning and oral communication.
And you’ll put theory into practice every step of the way. You’ll attend labs, classes and activities, develop your own testing projects and fitness-related programs, and complete an internship to build your skills and give you the practical experience needed to succeed in the field.