The Exercise Science undergraduate program is based on a solid liberal arts and science education designed to foster development of human values, effective interpersonal skills and a scientific foundation for the major area of study. Through liberal arts and science tradition the program is able to function both didactically and clinically.

The goal of the didactic component is to provide students with a well-rounded base of knowledge relative to the allied health professions. Concurrently, the program works to foster the student's ability to critically think and analyze information and communicate both verbally and in written format in an intelligent and effective manner.

The program's clinical approach works to not only enable students to develop their interpersonal skills, but provides them with an opportunity to also shape and develop their moral and ethical behaviors relative to areas of allied health. The goal of the clinical aspect is to provide students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with and practice the "hands-on" nature of an allied health profession within the local community. Since there is a significant laboratory experience with this program, a differential tuition has been applied for Exercise Science students.

The flexibility of the program allows motivated students to pursue either 3 + 2 accelerated MS program in Exercise Science and Nutrition, 3 + 3 Doctorate in Physical Therapy program, or a double major in Athletic Training.

Dr. Matthew Moran
Exercise Science Undergraduate Program Director