Exercise Science is a cross-disciplinary subject area involving the scientific study of human performance and the acute and chronic changes within the body resulting from physical activity, and exercise. Students will apply this scientific foundation to practical application of health/fitness assessment, programming and leadership through a variety of hands-on labs and service-learning opportunities.
The mission of the Exercise Science program is to prepare students to become leaders within the health/fitness industry by providing them with fundamental knowledge, skills and ability in the areas of health/fitness assessment, exercise analysis, programming and leadership so that they may safely and effectively develop and implement exercise programs for various populations throughout the community and private industry settings.
Students who graduate from the Exercise Science program will:
Due to the physical aspects of this program students must possess health insurance and submit report of a current physical exam.
Students are prepared for an entry-level position in a field that has a broad choice of career options. Graduates seek employment in health/ fitness facilities, corporate fitness centers, sports medicine clinics, community/older adult health programs and as personal fitness trainers/consultants. Completion of the degree prepares students for transfer into exercise physiology, physical therapy, kinesiology and athletic training programs.
There is no time limit on courses eligible for transfer into the Exercise Science program.
Students must complete American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR/ AED or American Red Cross equivalent and obtain professional liability insurance (available at the college) prior to participation in internships. Students are responsible for any travel to and from internship sites, community service sites and site visits for EXER111.
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