Bachelor of Science (BS) offered in On-campus formats.
St. Charles / St. Louis
运动科学(BS)
运动科学系, 理学院的一个单位, Technology, and Health, offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Exercise Science which emphasizes fitness and conditioning of individuals across the lifespan, 提倡以运动为导向的生活方式. Exercise Science is the second largest undergraduate program at 澳门威尼斯人平台官网.
The exercise science program is closely aligned with the standards of practices of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The St. Louis exercise science degree program will prepare you for several levels of certification through these leading organizations upon graduation. The program’s coursework is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Recognized Program for Strength and Conditioning (NSCA ERP).
The curriculum integrates research, instruction, evidence-based practice, and outreach programs. Students will study physiology and functional adaptations to movement and exercise. 覆盖的区域是身体组成, 心血管和肌肉健康, 健康管理, program prescription and implementation including several laboratories with enriching hands-on experiences. Internships are also required in areas of, 但不限于, 个人培训, 力量和调节, community health, 企业健康, 特定的人群, 心脏康复, 运动管理, 纠正练习, nutrition, 提高运动表现, 或者大型小组教学. Exercise Science allows for great flexibility of many different and divergent career tracks. The program also serves as a strong foundation for students wishing to pursue advanced degrees in exercise science or related fields and professional schools for careers such as physical therapy, 职业治疗, 医师助理, or chiropractic.
学位要求
Many students who are interested in continuing their education after their bachelor’s degree in physical therapy, 职业治疗, chiropractic, and 医师助理 often use the Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science degree program in conjunction with additional prerequisites. Prerequisites will vary based on the professional schools to which you apply and it is important to express your interest in attending professional school as soon as possible to your academic advisor.
澳门威尼斯人平台官网 Exercise Science Faculty
The St. Louis exercise science program faculty members at 澳门威尼斯人平台官网 are comprised of certified professionals who are instructors, mentors, and academic advisors ready to pass on their years of knowledge and experience to you. Smaller class sizes and easy accessibility to instructors at 澳门威尼斯人平台官网 makes for an excellent learning environment where you can excel and succeed.
What Can I Do With an Exercise Science Degree from 澳门威尼斯人平台官网?
拥有理学学士学位, you are qualified to seek employment in the health and fitness industry, including positions as a wellness coach or a personal trainer and to seek admission into many allied health (e.g.，营养和营养学)，治疗(e.g., occupational or physical) and medical careers (e.g.医学、验光、牙科等.). The program also serves as a strong foundation if you wish to pursue advanced degrees in exercise science or related fields and professional schools for careers such as physical therapy, 职业治疗, 医师助理, or chiropractic.
