Students are prepared for numerous careers in a variety of allied health fields. The curriculum focuses on health promotion program development, implementation, and evaluation. Other coursework includes chemistry, anatomy, anatomical kinesiology, physiology of exercise, exercise testing instrumentation, marketing, and more. You will also have opportunities for several practical field experiences before graduating. This concentration provides a strong foundation for various professional health-related graduate programs such as physical therapy and exercise physiology, as well as an internship required for athletic training certification.
Athletic trainers deal with the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Some of the courses required for this concentration include chemistry, biology, physics, anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanical principles of human movement, exercise testing, biochemistry, organic chemistry, human nutrition, and rehabilitation exercise. The marketplace for Health and Exercise Science graduates has expanded dramatically in the last ten years due to society's increasing interest in health and fitness issues. Graduates who go on for advanced studies can attain more responsible positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in Room 101, Student Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.