HHPN : Exercise Science Program

Program Director: Vincent M. Nethery, Ph.D.

Faculty: Dr. Leo D'Acquisto, Dr. Tim Burnham, Dr. Harry Papadopoulos, Dr. Robert Pritchett, Dr. Kelly Kerr, Mr. Bryan Contreras

Join the Exercise Science Profession and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to guide others towards more enlightened, functionally independent, and productive lives.

What is an Exercise Scientist?

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

Career Possibilities

• Hospital based Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinics
• Pulmonary and Metabolic Disorder Treatment Clinics
• Physical and Occupational Therapy Clinics
• Bariatric (obesity) Clinics
• Corporate Fitness and Wellness Centers
• Private Fitness and Health Clubs
• YMCA and other Community Fitness Centers
• Personal Training
• Strength and Conditioning Coaches
• Sports Medicine Clinics
• Athlete Development Programs

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Exercise Science Programs is selective. For details on admissions, please see individual programs, paying special attention to pre-admission requirement..

For the major application procedure, contact the Exercise Science program director.