Program Overview

Program in Exercise Science

The Program in Exercise Science at Marquette University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES). As of July 2022, the Program in Exercise Science is one of less than 100 exercise science programs with this accreditation.

Program Details

• The program offers undergraduate and graduate degree options, including:
  • Exercise Physiology (EXPH)
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Master of Athletic Training (MATR)
  • Sports and Exercise Analytics (SPRT)
  • Exercise and Rehabilitation Science (EXRS)
• The program is housed in the College of Health Sciences, Cramer Hall, 215, Milwaukee, WI 53233.

Research Areas

• The program has various research areas, including:
  • Athletic and Human Performance Research Center (AHPRC)
  • Human Performance Assessment Core (HPAC)
• Faculty members are involved in research projects, such as:
  • Behavioral Coaching to Increase Engagement in Yoga Among Women Veterans with PTSD
  • Exercise Offset Analgesia in Older Adults Living in Retirement Communities
  • Biomechanics research and technology

Faculty and Staff

• The program has a team of experienced faculty and staff, including:
  • Dr. Kristof Kipp, Program Director
  • Dr. Rachel Bollaert, Assistant Clinical Professor
  • Dr. Michael Kiely, Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Dr. Marie Bement, Professor in the PT department
  • Dr. Michael Danduran, Clinical Associate Professor

Student Achievements

• Students in the program have achieved various awards and recognition, including:
  • The Pedro Arrupe Award
  • The Robert L. and William P. McCahill Award
  • Bronze Certification in the Exercise is Medicine project
• Students have also been involved in research projects and have presented their work at conferences.

Resources

• The program has various resources available to students, including:
  • The Athletic and Human Performance Research Center (AHPRC)
  • The Human Performance Assessment Core (HPAC)
  • The Marie Sekeres Papanek Scholarship Fund
  • The Youth Empowerment Program
  • The Youth Empowered to Succeed program