Exercise Science

Program Overview

Mercy University's Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science offers two tracks: Clinical and Performance. The Clinical Track prepares students for careers in health promotion and rehabilitation, while the Performance Track prepares students for careers in fitness and athletic training. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to evaluate health behaviors, conduct fitness assessments, write exercise prescriptions, and motivate individuals to modify negative health habits. The program emphasizes hands-on experience through internships in clinical or fitness settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Mercy University's Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is a 120-credit program that focuses on the study of the body's responses to physical activity and sport performance. The program's objectives include providing students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate health behaviors and risk factors, conduct fitness assessments, write exercise prescriptions, and motivate individuals to modify negative health habits. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in health promotion, fitness, rehabilitation, and athletic training.

Outline:

The Exercise Science program at Mercy University offers two tracks: Clinical and Performance. Both tracks provide students with a strong foundation in the scientific principles of exercise science, including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition. However, each track has a unique focus:

• Clinical Track: The Clinical Track prepares students for careers in health promotion and rehabilitation.
Students in this track take courses in exercise physiology, exercise prescription, and health counseling. They also complete internships in clinical settings, such as hospitals and physical therapy clinics.
• Performance Track: The Performance Track prepares students for careers in fitness and athletic training.
Students in this track take courses in strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, and coaching. They also complete internships with collegiate and professional sports teams.

Assessment:

Students in the Exercise Science program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams: Students take exams at the end of each semester to assess their knowledge of the course material.
• Projects: Students complete projects throughout the semester to demonstrate their understanding of the course material and their ability to apply it to real-world situations.
• Presentations: Students give presentations to their classmates to share their research findings or to demonstrate their knowledge of a particular topic.
• Internships: Students complete internships in clinical or fitness settings to gain practical experience and to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.

Teaching:

The Exercise Science program at Mercy University is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education. The faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. They are also available to students outside of class for office hours and tutoring.

Careers:

Graduates of the Exercise Science program at Mercy University are prepared for a wide range of careers in health promotion, fitness, rehabilitation, and athletic training. Some of the most common career paths for graduates include:

• Strength and conditioning coach
• Exercise physiologist
• Athletic coach
• Corporate fitness trainer
• Fitness trainer
• Physical therapist
• Athletic trainer
• Physical education teacher
• Sports nutritionist
• Biomechanist
• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialist
• Sports psychologist