Health & Exercise Science
Welcome to the Department of Health and Exercise Science. The programs of study that are offered within the department include undergraduate and graduate study in exercise science and physical education. Department faculty are leaders within their field and provide ample opportunity for our students to participate in many of their research and community projects. The goal of the department is to produce exemplary professionals that will be leaders in their respective professions and communities.
Undergraduate Options
Exercise Science (HESA)
The exercise science portion of the major offers a broad spectrum of study that allows the student ample opportunity to create the program of study that helps meet their needs and desires.
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Careers
- Pre-Medicine
- Allied Health
- Physical therapy; Occupational therapy; Chiropractor; Podiatry; Physician assistant
- Research
- Fitness Industry
- Pharmaceutical/Sports Nutrition Industry
- Coaching
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Teaching (HEST)
The physical education portion of the major prepares students to become K-12 teachers. Many of the students in this major also plan on coaching during their professional careers.
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Careers
- Teacher in HPE programs in elementary, middle school and secondary school.
- Coaching
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Graduate Programs