Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science (Concentration in Exercise Science)] From Virginia Commonwealth University

Career paths include exercise physiologist, corporate fitness director, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialist, strength and conditioning specialist and wellness director. Additionally, the exercise science concentration prepares students for graduate study in exercise science or athletic training and offers an excellent option for those students who want to obtain the pre-requisites for post-graduate study in physical therapy, occupational therapy and medicine.

Learning outcomes:

• Graduates will be prepared to serve as leaders of fitness, health and conditioning programs in all sectors.

• Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of core content as evidenced on a basic exercise science competencies checklist.

• Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply rehabilitative principles and skills in exercise preparation.

• Graduates will be able to demonstrate a conceptual understanding of health related behaviors in the treatment of hypokinetic diseases.

• Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to administer wellness programs, assess and prescribe appropriate exercise regimes, and recommend healthful dietary strategies.