Exercise Science - Marquette University

Exercise Science from Marquette University is a Campus Bachelor Sport degree that prepares you for a Education career. With personal health and fitness occupying much of our nation's attention, a major in exercise science ? tying together the studies of anatomy, kinesiology , physiology, nutrition and exercise ? is an excellent way to tap into a plentiful job market whose goal is the promotion of a healthier nation through exercise and wellness programs. A degree in exercise science opens the door to professional opportunities in fitness training. It is also a great launching pad for those going into field such as sports medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy or exercise physiology. Stay professionally healthy. Since the exercise science major prepares you for a career helping healthy people, your job prospects won't be affected by fluctuations in health care payment plans. The Marquette Advantage: Choose one of the three tracks in the program: The fitness track prepares you for national certification as an exercise instructor, personal trainer or strength and conditioning specialist. The pre-professional track prepares you for graduate and professional education in such field as physical therapy, sports medicine, physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, anatomy, kinesiology and exercise physiology. Program in Exercise Science Learning Outcomes Students will be able to: Apply critical thinking and evidence-based decision making in planning safe and effective exercise programming for any population as outlined in coursework and by the American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association, and as evidenced by site supervisor assessment in applied/clinical settings. Demonstrate professional competence in practice including effective communication, conflict resolution, leadership, and decision making as laid out in coursework and as assessed by site supervisor in applied/clinical settings. Able to assess any patient/client fitness level using the five components of fitness as defined in coursework (muscular strength, muscular endurance, aerobic capacity, flexibility, and body composition). View more details on Marquette University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sport courses.