If you answer yes to any of these questions, then a major in Health and Exercise Science may be the one for you. Students may choose from two concentrations offered in the Health and Exercise Science major. A concentration in Health Promotion allows you to specialize in the scientific study of how the body responds and adapts to various types of exercise.
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.