The major in Exercise Science is designed to prepare students for careers in fitness, exercise science, wellness and health. Students learn to administer health
appraisals and fitness assessments; understand exercise
techniques; and design exercise programs for healthy adults,
athletes and special populations. The exercise science program
provides students with the educational experience to develop
aerobic, anaerobic and resistance training programs to enhance cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, strength, power,
speed, agility and flexibility. One of the goals of the Exercise
Science program is to prepare student for certification exams by
nationally recognized health, fitness, sports performance and sports
medicine organizations such as the National Academy of Sports
Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association,
American College of Sports Medicine and American Council on
Exercise. A four year degree is required to qualify for advanced
health and fitness certifications.
