The Department of Health
and Human Performance offers majors in physical education and
health, exercise science and athletic training.
The Physical Educationand
Health curriculum is located within the Health
and Human Performance Department and is designed to prepare
prospective K-12 teachers to be active and thoughtful
practitioners in a community of learners. Courses are aimed
at evaluating, improving and applying skills through
knowledge and inquiry in a professional manner.
Exercise Scienceis the systematic
study of the mechanisms underlying human movement and
exercise, including human anatomy, physiology, neuroscience,
psychology, motor learning and biomechanics. An individual
studying exercise science should have a strong interest in
the scientific analysis of human movement.
The Exercise Science program is dedicated to developing a
student’s critical thinking skills, capacity to solve
problems and the ability to apply theoretical concepts and
contribute to the existing body of knowledge. These abilities
are addressed in classroom and laboratory experiences,
internships and independent research.
Exercise Science prepares you for careers in two main areas:
1) allied health disciplines and 2) fitness related
disciplines. The allied health career possibilities for an
individual with an exercise science background and
appropriate graduate study include, but are not limited to,
cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational
therapy, medicine and chiropractic. The Exercise Science
major may also pursue a career in fitness disciplines
including, but not limited to, corporate wellness, strength
and conditioning, personal training and coaching.
Download the PDF fact sheets for Physical
Education and Health, Athletic Training
and Exercise
Science.