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Health Sciences Graduate Program
Exercise Science - 36 hours
Exercise Science professionals work in the health and fitness industry, and are skilled in evaluating health behaviors and risk factors, conducting fitness assessments, writing appropriate exercise prescriptions, and motivating individuals to modify negative health habits and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors for health promotion. They conduct these activities in university, corporate, commercial, hospital, clinic or community settings where their clients participate in health promotion and fitness-related activities. In addition to the health and fitness industry, an exercise science professional may pursue an academic career in teaching, research, and athletic performance enhancement.
Exercise Science (21 hours)
HSCI 7320 Curriculum Dev in PE
HSCI 7321 Advanced Motor Learning
HSCI 7322 Admin of PE & Sport
HSCI 7323 Biomechanics
HSCI 7324 Advanced Exercise Physio.
Electives 6 hours
Thesis/Project Requirements (6 hours)
HSCI 7699 Thesis Preparation (6 hours)
OR
HSCI 7698 Project Preparation (6 hours)
Common Careers in Exercise Science*
Personal Trainer
Athletic Enhancement Programs
Strength and Conditioning Specialists
Exercise Test Technologist (non-invasive cardiovascular specialist)
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Corporate Wellness Program
Sports Medicine clinics
Commercial Health and Fitness Facilities
Community Health and Fitness Programs
Education
Research
*(Some occupations may require additional education and/or experience)
