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. Career possibilities include:

• Corporate Fitness and Wellness Centers
• Private Fitness and Health Clubs
• YMCA and Community Fitness Centers
• Strength and Conditioning Coaches
• Athlete Development Programs

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Exercise Science Programs is selective. For details on eligibility for admission, please see individuals 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 grade of C or better 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
• Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Minor
• Strength and Conditioning Minor
• Exercise Science Master

Faculty

Program Director for Exercise Science

Timothy Burnham, Ph.D.

Faculty

• Timothy Burnham, Ph.D., Sport Physiology, Human Anatomy
• Leonardo D'Acquisto, Ed.D., Sport Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Anatomy
• Eric Foch, PhD., Biomechanics, Sport and Clinical Biomechanics
• Vincent Nethery, Ph.D., Sport Physiology, Environmental Physiology, Human Anatomy.
• Kelly Pritchett, Ph.D., R.D. Sports Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Eating Disorders
• Robert Pritchett, Ph.D., Sport Physiology, Environmental Physiology
• Karen Roemer, PhD., Biomechanics, Sport Biomechanics, Biomechanics Laboratory