$7,000.00
Exercise Physiology, BS
The exercise physiology program prepares students to design exercise prescriptions and communicate information related to health, wellness, and nutrition to a variety of populations including athletes, healthy adults, older adults, obese adults and children, cardiac patients, those who are diabetic, arthritic, hypertensive, or pregnant, and those suffering from cancer. Exercise physiology students are prepared to take numerous national certifications including American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and American Council on Exercise (ACE).
What Will You Learn?
In our kinesiology programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates. They are also prepared for professional certifications that are required for many careers, including the Board of Certification (BOC) to become a certified athletic trainer (ATC), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). candidates, including:
In the Department of Kinesiology, students benefit from small classes, opportunities to conduct research with our outstanding faculty, and internship opportunities in both local and out-of-state locations. Students also have access to state-of-the-art resources, including a new human performance lab, biomechanics lab, motor behavior lab, exercise room, and phlebotomy lab, as well as two athletic training rooms and an athletic training classroom utilized for the athletic training program.
| Clinical Experience | Communication | Complex Problem Solving |
| Critical Thinking | Injury Prevention | Patient Care |
| Sales/Customer Service |
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Career Opportunities
Exercise Physiologist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
Fitness Program Director
Sports Performance Trainer
Wellness Coordinator
Clinical Research Coordinator