Assistant Professor:B. Higginson, D. Thorp

 

The Department of Exercise Science offers a selection of courses that provides students an opportunity for specialized work in and original investigation of human physiological responses and adaptations to activity and exercise. The degree program provides preparation for graduate or professional study in a variety of areas including allied health professions; careers in health, fitness, and human performance; and research and teaching in exercise science. Laboratory experiences are emphasized to introduce students to the methods of investigation, evaluation, and remediation of human function. The programs are unique within the University because they emphasize the scientific basis and mechanisms of human function, adaptation, growth and aging, health and disease, and performance.

The Bachelor of Science degree is designed for students planning to pursue graduate study in clinical allied health fields or sub-disciplines of exercise science such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, or ergonomics. The degree provides an introduction to the physical and biological sciences, a concentrated study of the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise, laboratory research in exercise science, and course work which fulfills a number of graduate program prerequisites. The curriculum also includes applied work in exercise testing and prescription and is designed to furnish the basic knowledge and skills necessary for students to pursue certification options offered by the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Students must complete the University core requirements in addition to the program requirements of the B.S. in Exercise Science.

B.S. Major in Exercise Science: 51 credits
Exercise Science Core