Exercise Science Degree Program

Program Overview

Through hands-on learning and coursework in fitness, nutrition, and injury prevention, graduates are equipped to design and implement effective training programs. The program qualifies students to become Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) and offers career opportunities in various settings, including athletics, healthcare, and the military.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objective: Prepare students to pursue careers applying scientific knowledge to training individuals for improved physical abilities.
• Program Description:
• Focuses on fitness, nutrition, and injury prevention.
• Helps students develop programs that assist individuals in reaching peak performance levels.
• Qualifies graduates to take the national exam to become Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS).
• Activities:
• Hands-on learning during projects, labs, athletic events, and internship opportunities.
• Sport-specific testing sessions.
• Designing and implementing effective strength training and conditioning programs.
• Providing guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention.

Outline:

• Program Content:
• Courses include Physiology of Exercise, Advanced Exercise Science, Motor Learning and Development, and First Aid, Care, and Prevention of Athletic Injuries.
• Structure:
• Course Schedule: Not specified in the context.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Combination of classroom instruction, hands-on activities, and practical application.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• High school, college, and professional athletics.
• Health care facilities.
• The military.
• Opportunities:
• Designing and implementing exercise programs.
• Providing guidance on nutrition and injury prevention.
• Conducting research in exercise science.
• Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to take the national exam to become Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS).

Other:

• 3+2 Accelerated Option: Allows students to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in less time.
• Admission Requirements: Selective, based on individual application review.