Exercise Science BS
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What is Exercise Science?
Exercise Science has a sound knowledge base in the scientific principles that underlie human movement, and requires the develop of basic skills in:
- exercise assessment, prescription and programming in healthy and special populations
- performance enhancement
- prevention and treatment of sports injuries,
- nutritional principles applied to exercise and sport,
- patient/client interpersonal relations
- professional ethics and behavior.
Why Should I be Interested in an Exercise Science Degree?
In recent years, the public has recognized that adopting a lifestyle combining regular physical activity with good nutrition reduces the risk of death or debilitation from cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes. As a result, employment opportunities in exercise science and related health fields have increased dramatically.
- Approximately 50% of our graduates enter other health related professional programs in Physical Therapy, Medicine, Chiropractic, Physician Assistant OR enter graduate school
- The other 50% of grads enter the exercise science field directly in areas such as: cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, corporate fitness, sports medicine, community health and wellness, and personal training
Why Choose UB?
- Faculty members are actively engaged in research, which adds to the existing knowledge in field
- Research expertise enables faculty to teach from current literature
- UB is a leader in Teaching Technology, which allows students to engage in "active" learning
- Students gain valuable experience in the workplace through practicum, independent study, and internships
- Program is flexible and qualifies student to enter ES field directly or to be competitive for graduate school or a variety of other programs in the Health Sciences.
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