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Exercise Science

Professor Traci Haydu, Chair, Division of Health Sciences and Outdoor Studies and Coordinator

The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science is one of the major offerings within the Health Sciences and Outdoor Studies program. The Major in Exercise Science is designed for students considering Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy as a career. Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy require additional graduate degrees and successful completion of national licensing exams in their respective fields.

Students successfully completing the program of study will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

  1. Understand and apply fundamental concepts of Exercise Science.
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying anatomical concepts and principles relating to Exercise Science for both the enhancement of long-term health and wellbeing and for enhancing athletic performance.
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying physiological concepts and principles relating to Exercise Science for both the enhancement of long-term health and wellbeing and for enhancing athletic performance.
    3. Demonstrate an understanding of the biomechanical concepts and principles relating to Exercise Science for both the enhancement of long-term health and wellbeing and for enhancing athletic performance.
    4. Demonstrate basic concepts and principles relating to motor behavior enabling them to know how humans best learn motor skills.
    5. Communicate the benefits and risk of physical activity in the general population.
    6. Design a safe and effective exercise prescription to improve health and performance.
    7. Apply knowledge in a real world setting, integrating ethical standards and an appreciation of diversity in their professional lives.
  2. Communicate effectively through oral and written means, in both one-on-one and group settings.
    1. Develop professional skills, necessary to enhance scholarly pursuits and become lifelong.
    2. Demonstrate proficiency in writing research reports.
    3. Demonstrate proficiency in communication through presentations in a classroom environment.
    4. Develop critical thinking necessary to enhance scholarly pursuits and become lifelong learners.
    5. Develop statistical skills necessary to enhance scholarly pursuits and become lifelong learners.
    6. Develop reflective skills necessary to enhance scholarly pursuits and become lifelong learners.
  3. Respect persons from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
    1. Demonstrate the ability to modify and adapt exercise programming for inclusion of all peoples in the promotion of lifetime health and wellness.
  4. Demonstrate commitment to open-minded inquiry and lifelong learning to maintain best practice in the profession.
    1. Participate in adequate level of physical activity.
    2. Create a plan to pursue certification or advanced training in exercise science and related fields.
    3. Participate in professional/student organizations and meetings.