About
Program Focus
The Exercise and Health Science area of study is designed to provide breadth and depth of knowledge in the physiological and psychological functioning of human beings under a variety of environmental, nutritional, and activity conditions.
Targeted Careers
Career positions targeted by the Exercise and Health Science program include:
- Research and teaching positions in university settings
- Allied health positions in clinics or laboratories (e.g.,
cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation, bariatric surgery, diabetes management) - Health and fitness specialists
- Strength and conditioning specialists
- Medicine
- Physical/occupational therapy
- Clinical research
- Positions in companies that develop, test, market and sell health/fitness and performance related products.