The Exercise Science major is designed for those students who are seeking a broad background in exercise and fitness. It also may serve as a foundation for graduate study in physical therapy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, cardiac rehabilitation, wellness and conditioning, and nutrition. Other goals of the program include preparation for American College of Sports Medicine certification tracts in fitness and clinical exercise physiology. The didactic and clinical components allow students the opportunity to explore general related areas of study, including exercise physiology, epidemiology, research techniques, strength and conditioning training, exercise prescription and fitness assessment for general and special populations. Clinical applications of exercise physiology are also addressed including exercise prescription and supervision for special populations. The applications of exercise to the fields of rehabilitation; cardiac, pulmonary, and orthopedic are also explored. As in the Athletic training tract, a “hands on” approach is encouraged to prepare for careers in exercise physiology and in fitness/wellness settings. Graduates from the exercise science major are prepared to pursue either employment opportunities in health and fitness settings, corporate fitness facilities, clinical settings or graduate school in those health professions noted above. No additional application process is required for students in the exercise science major.Differential Tuition
Sacred Heart University has implemented a differential tuition for the Human Movement and Sports Science program. The cost of Athletic training and Exercise Science education is extraordinary because of the intensive clinical laboratory courses and clinical supervision required to maintain the professional standards of athletic training and exercise science education and the associated expenses of clinical education. This charge will occur as a program fee each semester in addition to the regular undergraduate tuition. The fee will be active for HMSS students starting their sophomore year.
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