Bachelor of Science in Health Science - Exercise Science

The exercise science concentration of study introduces students to concepts of exercise, fitness, health, nutrition, physical activity, and exercise related injuries. This is an excellent concentration of study for those students interested in applying to a graduate program in Athletic Training (AT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (DPT), and other fields associated with Sports Medicine/Exercise Science that require a foundational understanding in health, fitness, exercise, nutrition, and movement. The School of Health Professions offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science, with clinical and non-clinical concentrations. Non-clinical concentrations of study include community health education, disability studies and human development, emergency and critical care, environmental health and safety, health informatics, health care management, and public health. Clinical concentrations of study include anesthesia technology, medical dosimetry, radiation therapy, and radiologic technology. The curriculum requires that students receive a broad liberal arts education during their first three years. In the senior year, the curriculum focuses on health care-related topics. Graduates will be educated and knowledgeable about health care, and may expect to be employed by hospitals, integrated health care delivery systems, physician group practices, health departments, nursing homes, and managed care, corporate and not-for-profit organizations. They can also pursue clinical degrees through appropriate admissions processes.