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Start Date
Medium of studying
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Exercise Science | Physical Education | Sports Science
Area of study
Health | Sports
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Exercise Science (B.S.)

Overview

Develop the knowledge, skills, experiences, and dispositions to successfully promote improvements in health, fitness, performance, and reduction in the risk for injuries and chronic diseases for a variety of populations.


Career Opportunities

  • Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Corporate Fitness Coordination
  • Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Community Fitness and Wellness Settings
  • Youth Fitness Specialist
  • Healthcare Professions

Program Details

Recommended For

  • Doers, helpers, and persuaders
  • Those interested in careers in exercise science, healthcare, and wellness

Inside the Major

  • Finding His Passion in a Growing Field: Dominic Whitener's story
  • Exploration Is Key: Discover Rowan's Exercise Science program

Student Testimonials

  • "I've gained the ability to use my knowledge on how the body functions and apply that to my job and future jobs." - Vito N.
  • "My internship gives me a glimpse into what a therapist's day is like. I shadow meeting patients, learn what techniques are used and even perform exercises with the patients." - Emily A.
  • "The major is fun and you can do a lot with it. It's versatile and there isn't only one thing you have to do with it. It's flexible to what you can do with it." - Erwin L.
  • "I'm learning a lot about specific populations and how we would modify or include exercise and the benefits from that." - Nicole U.
  • "Exercise science can be very practical. We're not learning information just to know, we're learning it to apply it to help people." - Michael O.

Faculty Quote

  • "Education serves as a vehicle for people to be inspired to love their career. My philosophy is knowledge without understanding and application serves no purpose." - Gregory Biren, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Health & Exercise Science

Program Requirements

  • First-year Requirements
  • Transfer Requirements
  • International Requirements

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Program Outline


Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program at Rowan University aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and dispositions necessary to improve health, fitness, performance, and reduce the risk of injuries and chronic diseases across various populations. Graduates are prepared to obtain national certifications through organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and others. The program is recommended for individuals who are "doers, helpers, and persuaders."


Teaching:

The text mentions that students gain practical application of their knowledge, as evidenced by student testimonials. One student mentions shadowing therapists, learning techniques, and performing exercises with patients. Another student highlights the practical nature of the learning, emphasizing the application of knowledge to help people. Dr. Gregory Biren, Associate Professor of Health & Exercise Science, is quoted, stating his philosophy that "knowledge without understanding and application serves no purpose."


Careers:

Graduates of the Exercise Science program can pursue careers in:

  • Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Corporate Fitness Coordination
  • Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Community Fitness and Wellness Settings
  • Youth Fitness Specialist
  • Healthcare Professions
  • One student describes their internship experience as providing a glimpse into a therapist's daily work.

Other:

The program is offered in the Spring and Fall terms for international students. The minimum GPA requirement is 2.25. There is a contact number for undergraduate admissions: (856) 256-4200 and an SMS number: (856) 997-2999.

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