Our Exercise Science major is designed to help meet the dynamic need of health specialists, specifically in fitness assessment, exercise prescription and program leadership. There is a growing demand in these fields, and you'll be equipped with skills and competencies for careers in exercise physiology, personal training, strength and conditioning, cardiac rehabilitation, lifestyle management, corporate wellness, private health clubs, YMCAs, YWCAs, elderly fitness and exercise programming for special populations.
In our new state-of-the-art exercise science lab, you'll the have opportunities to conduct hands-on research with athletes and teams. Our students are designing and implementing tests for topics such as maximal oxygen uptake, metabolic analysis, resting energy expenditure, body composition, and peak power, speed, and agility. Our equipment includes a metabolic cart, treadmills, and cycle ergometers.
Heidelberg's curriculum can be individualized, especially with research projects. This helped me transition to the next level of education.
There are many exciting careers you can pursue with a degree in exercise science including exercise physiologist, strength and conditioning coach, wellness coordinator, personal trainer, and athletic coach. It's also a great foundation for pursuing pre-professional graduate work for occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic training.
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