Exercise Science Major
Major
An exercise science major combines the study of science and athletic performance to prepare students for a variety of careers or graduate school options. Students in this degree program have access to modern laboratories with scientific and technological equipment. Hands-on training includes measuring body composition, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Students can also work with athletic trainers for Bethel’s nationally recognized sports programs.
1:1
mentoring opportunities with faculty
11:1
student-to-faculty ratio
100%
of students receive some form of financial assistance
Exercise Science Major
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program – 4 years
Courses include:
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry
- Introduction to Health
- Athletic Training
- Applied Nutrition
- Psychosocial Dimension of Kinesiology
- Motor Behavior
- Assessment in Human Performance
- Physiology of Exercise
- Kinesiology
- Exercise Training Techniques and Programming
Prepare for an exciting future as a/an:
- Biomechanic
- Cardiac rehabilitation specialist
- Clinical exercise physiologist
- Dietitian/sport dietitian
- Health promotion/wellness coach
- Occupational therapist
- Personal trainer
- Physical therapist
- Physician assistant
- Strength and conditioning coach/director
Recent graduates have found employment as a:
- Physical therapist
- Dietician
- Physician’s assistant
- College coach
- High school coach
You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:
- Measuring body composition
- Muscular strength and endurance
- Flexibility
- Cardiovascular endurance
“The science courses and labs definitely helped prepare me to attend graduate school in physical therapy. I had access to a cadaver lab as an undergraduate student, which was a great experience.”
Excercise Science Major Highlights
Exercise science majors have access to modern laboratories with scientific and technological equipment. Students can also work with athletic trainers for Bethel’s nationally recognized sports programs.
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As you’re pursuing a degree in exercise science, you may explore pairing it with one of the following degrees:
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