Offered on the Crete Campus
Associate Professor of Practice Seier
Assistant Professor of Practice Sasek
A student majoring in exercise science chooses one emphasis from the following: strength and conditioning, pre-athletic training, pre-occupational therapy, or pre-physical therapy.
An exercise science major prepares the student for such professional experiences for a post-graduate professional study in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy. The strength and conditioning emphasis will prepare students for several different areas and will have practical experience and coursework to facilitate success with the certifying examination of the National Strength and Coaching Association.
Student Learning Outcomes
As a result of completing a Health and Human Performance degree, students will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge from liberal arts and a sports medicine education to address the health of populations in the Sports Medicine, Clinical, or Laboratory Environment.
- Use critical thinking and innovative problem solving during an assessment or evaluation.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively within a diverse Sports Medicine, Clinical, or Laboratory Environment.
- Analyze information from multiple perspectives to provide recommendations in exercise science and sports medicine.
