Concentration

The Exercise Science concentration prepares students for careers in the applied and clinical preventive settings, including, but not limited to cardiac rehabilitation, hospital-based wellness programs, community fitness centers, or university and corporate wellness programs, as well as entry into graduate exercise science programs. 

While the Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy concentration prepares students for the application process to physical therapy programs, it will also prepare students for careers in the applied and clinical preventive settings, including, but not limited to cardiac rehabilitation, hospital-based wellness programs, community fitness centers, or university and corporate wellness programs. Students intending to pursue entry into a physical therapy program will be required to take additional hours and make substitutions as recommended by their academic advisor.

The Health and Physical Education Certification (HPEC) concentration prepares students to teach K-12 health and physical education by providing coursework and experiences in the area of health and physical education.  Students entering in the Summer I 2008 semester or later must earn a "C" or better in all coursework applied toward teacher certification.

The Fitness and Sports Studies (FSST) concentration prepares students to enter the fields of fitness and sport industry or pursue advanced studies in athletic administration, sports administration, or fitness management.