Program Director:

Timothy Burnham, Ph.D.

Faculty:

Leonardo D'Acquisto, Ed.D., Sport Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Anatomy

Timothy Burnham, Ph.D., Clinical Physiology, Sport Physiology, Human Anatomy

Vincent Nethery, Ph.D., Clinical Physiology, Sport Physiology, Environmental Physiology, Human Anatomy.

Harry Papadopoulos, Ph.D., Clinical Physiology, Sport Physiology, Physical Activity Interventions

Robert Pritchett, Ph.D., Sport Physiology, Environmental Physiology

Kelly Pritchett, Ph.D., Sports Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Eating Disorders

Bryan Contreras, M.S., Sport Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics
 

Career Possibilities

Exercise Science graduates use knowledge and skills to assess and improve physical status and functional abilities in both healthy and diseased populations. They enter a world where knowledge and skills related to the role of physical activity in health and disease is of ever increasing prophylactic and prescriptive importance.

• Hospital based Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Pulmonary and Metabolic Disorder Clinics
• Physical and Occupational Therapy Clinics
• Corporate Fitness and Wellness Centers
• Private Fitness and Health Clubs
• YMCA and Community Fitness Centers
• Strength and Conditioning Coaches
• Sports Medicine Clinics
• Athlete Development Programs

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Exercise Science Programs is selective. For details on eligibility for admission, please see individual programs below, paying special attention to pre-admission requirements.

Students must be admitted to the Exercise Science major prior to enrolling in 300 and above level EXSC classes and a C or better grade is required for all courses in major and minor programs.

• Major/Minor Application
• Bachelor of Science: EXSC
• Bachelor of Science: Clinical Physiology
• Exercise Science Minor
• Athletic Training Minor
• Pre-Physical Therapy Info
• Exercise Science Master

Exercise Science Club