Program Overview
American International College offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in Exercise Science. The BS program provides a foundation in physiological and biomechanical concepts, while the MS program focuses on strength and conditioning for athletic populations. Graduates are prepared for careers in allied health professions, strength and conditioning coaching, or further graduate study.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
The Exercise Science department at American International College (AIC) offers both undergraduate (BS) and graduate (MS) educational opportunities. The faculty is dedicated to increasing inter-departmental collaborations among students and enhancing scholarly activity within the field. Students will develop strong academic and professional foundations through applied curricula and hands-on lab experiences. Students will leave our programs prepared to succeed at the graduate level or in the professional workforce.
Outline:
BS Exercise Science
- Learning Outcomes:
- Apply physiological and biomechanical concepts related to movement, fitness, and health-related issues
- Demonstrate knowledge of how the human body moves by relating the different structures/systems of the body to one another: musculoskeletal, nervous, and connective tissue
- Apply motor development theories to a developing adolescent with regards to skillful movement and physical activity
- Perform fitness-related tests independently
- Design and implement exercise programs for normal healthy individuals
- Evaluate and prescribe proper exercise prescriptions to special populations by using foundational concepts of exercise physiology and nationally recognized guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of injury prevention through therapeutic exercise techniques related to different athletic populations
MS Exercise Science, Concentration Strength and Conditioning
- Learning Outcomes:
- Apply critical strength and conditioning/physiological concepts to the athletic population
- Demonstrate leadership development as a strength and conditioning professional
- Develop and execute advanced strength and conditioning programs to the athletic and special populations
- Be adequately prepared to pass national certification exams
Careers:
- BS Exercise Science:
- The Exercise Science programs prepare students to become successful at the graduate level in allied health professions or in the workforce.
- MS Exercise Science, Concentration Strength and Conditioning:
- The program prepares students to become successful strength and conditioning coaches in the collegiate, professional, or private settings.