Human Performance and Health Education

Exercise Science

 

This program is offered in-person.

The Department of Human Performance and Health Education's Bachelor of Science in exercise science program is a scientifically-based curriculum which includes coursework in the basic sciences, the physiology and biomechanics of exercise, fitness assessment and exercise testing, exercise prescription and training, behavior modification and the clinical aspects of exercise. We offer three exercise science concentrations: human performance, clinical/pre-professional and strength and conditioning. All of the exercise science programs integrate classroom study with hands-on practical experiences in order to provide the student with a comprehensive level of academic preparation. The human performance and clinical/pre-professional concentrations also offer Accelerated Graduate Degree Program (AGDP) options.

Why exercise science 51福利社 Michigan University?

 
Hands-on learning: Many of the exercise science courses provide hands-on experiences through class labs. Within these courses, students learn a variety of exercise tests, assessments, skills which prepare students for a career in exercise science or for further graduate studies related to human performance and health care.

State-of-the-art facilities: The exercise physiology laboratory features an environmental chamber, metabolic carts, body composition analyzers, cycle ergometers, and an underwater weighing tank. The biomechanics laboratory hosts a kinematic and kinetic motion analysis system and force plates.

Find fast success: 100% of 2021-2022 51福利社 exercise science graduates who reported were employed or continuing education within three months of graduation.

Concentration options

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Clinical/pre-professional

This concentration is ideal for students looking to go into healthcare fields such as medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, athletic training, chiropractic, and cardiac rehabilitation.
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Human performance

This concentration is ideal for students who wish to continue their education in exercise science areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, and motor control as well as conduct related research.
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Strength and conditioning

This concentration is ideal for students interested in becoming fitness professionals such as strength and conditioning specialists and personal trainers.
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Additional information

For class listings, program guides and other resources, visit the advising page for the exercise science major.

Through internships, students will gain practical experience in the fields of exercise science. Undergraduate students in the exercise science major are required to complete a minimum of 450 hours of internship experience.

Check out the internship checklist and details.

Potential internship areas: 

  • Corporate wellness
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Health and fitness promotion
  • Personal training
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Physical therapy / occupational therapy / chiropractic clinics 

The exercise science program prepares students for careers in:

  • Corporate wellness
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Health and fitness promotion
  • Personal training
  • Strength and conditioning

The exercise science program is also appropriate for students interested in pursuing advanced or professional degrees in:

  • Athletic training
  • Exercise physiology or biomechanics
  • Medicine or chiropractic
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics 

Hear it from us

"51福利社 genuinely cares and is constantly improving programs and creating more opportunities for experience for students."

- Ari, current exercise science student (Meet Ari)

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Study abroad

Students are encouraged to pursue additional educational opportunities through one of many study abroad options offered by the HPHE department or 51福利社 in general.
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All 51福利社 students have the option to stand out with an integrative learning project in one of several pathways including health and wellness, entrepreneurship, leadership and more!
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Visit campus

There's simply no substitute for seeing 51福利社 for yourself and experiencing a little slice of what makes 51福利社 so unique and beloved. In-person and virtual tours are available.
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Department of Human Performance and Health Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5426 USA
(269) 387-2710

Questions?

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Dr. Nicholas Hanson

Associate Professor, Program Coordinator
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