The Exercise and Health Science area of study is designed to provide breadth and depth of knowledge in the physiological and psychological functioning of human beings under a variety of environmental, nutritional, and activity conditions.
Targeted Careers
Career positions targeted by the Exercise and Health Science program include:
Research and teaching positions in university settings
Allied health positions in clinics or laboratories (e.g., cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation, bariatric surgery, diabetes management)
Health and fitness specialists
Strength and conditioning specialists
Fitness directors
Personal trainers
Coaching
Positions in companies that develop, test, market and sell health/fitness and performance related products.