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The Exercise Science option with an emphasis in business includes courses in kinesiology and basic business skills such as accounting, marketing, and management. This unique combination of classes will provide the knowledge and skills for graduates to compete for employment in corporate fitness, sports management, private fitness clubs, community-based fitness organizations, and hospital and university settings. Graduates may choose to operate their own fitness training, wellness consulting company, or pursue additional education for upper-level degrees.
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The Exercise Science option with an emphasis in science is designed to help you prepare for advanced study in graduate school in kinesiology and allied health fields. Students may take upper-level courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology required for master's and doctoral programs. One of the unique characteristics of the Science option is the senior research thesis. Graduates will be prepared to enroll in programs in physical therapy, chiropractic, physician assistant, medical doctor, exercise physiology, and an entry-level master’s athletic training program.
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The Movement Science option provides training in areas such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport psychology, neuroscience, sport history, and sport philosophy to understand the use of movement for prevention and diagnosis of chronic disease, rehabilitation, and treatment. The program is designed to help you prepare for careers in health-related fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, cardiac rehabilitation, or pre-medicine.
