If you are fascinated by fitness, health and how the human body moves, Husson University’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science may be a perfect fit for you. As a student in our exercise science degree program, you'll learn about human movement, how to assess fitness and health data and how to help people become healthier through the creation and implementation of research-based exercise plans. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue careers in athletic training, coaching, personal fitness training, cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy or other health-related professional programs or academic research careers. This degree is a great option for students who are interested in kinesiology, athletic performance and training, and other health science careers.
The BS in Exercise Science degree program trains you to assess, design and implement exercise plans for groups and individuals who may be healthy or have diseases or injuries. You’ll learn from expert faculty through courses that emphasize experiential, hands-on learning so you are well prepared to apply your knowledge in the field. You’ll also learn about the science of physical movement, exercise testing and interpretation, sport psychology, training for health and performance, injury and disease management and prevention and much more.
Upon graduating, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue a career in personal and group fitness instruction, athletic training, physical therapy, sport performance, injury rehabilitation and more. You’ll also be well positioned to pursue graduate school, medical school or a research career.
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As a student in our exercise science program, you’ll begin taking courses in your major alongside general education courses in your first semester at Husson. You’ll take courses in kinesiology, exercise physiology, motor learning in human performance, principles and strength of cardiovascular conditioning and more. You’ll also be able to tailor to your studies through a variety of elective courses.
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Jonathan Houck, PhDAssistant Professor |
207.992.1965 houckj@husson.edu |
228 Beardsley Meeting House Husson University 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401 |
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