The Kinesiology Department offers the major in exercise science, which is a course of study that prepares students to rigorously apply the scientific method to examine human movement. Exercise science is concerned with physical activity and its effect on the human body.
There are multiple areas of inquiry where exercise scientists focus their attention:
- Health-related aspects of physical activity
- Sports performance
- Transition to allied health professions (e.g. Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training)
In regard to health-related aspects of physical activity, exercise scientists have studied how exercise benefits health. The study of sports performance by exercise scientists involves diverse areas, which can include the growth and development of athletes, nutritional needs of athletes, and movement analysis. The transition to allied health professional allows students to gain a better understanding of human movement and function before pursuing careers that will work with a variety of neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular conditions or disorders.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Gather and synthesize relevant information, evaluate it critically, and communicate it effectively in both oral and written forms
- Articulate content knowledge within exercise science
- Use technological skills needed to collect, analyze, and interpret data related to human movement
- Develop professionally and ethically, and show evidence of diversity within exercise science
- Expand experiences in the exercise science area, by preparing for admittance to graduate programs or become employed in professional careers
- Offer critical requirements and experiences in exercise science program that are useful and consistent with other under-graduate programs