Exercise Science Degree Program

Program Overview

Exercise Science Degree Program

The Exercise Science major at Central Methodist University prepares students to pursue a career that applies scientific knowledge while training individuals to improve physical abilities. Through this major, students will positively influence lives while developing programs that help individuals reach peak performance levels.

About our Exercise Science Program

The Exercise Science major will prepare students to pursue a career that applies scientific knowledge while training individuals to improve physical abilities. Additionally, students will be qualified to take the national exam to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

As a CMU Exercise Science major, students will have opportunities to:

• build in-demand skills while taking classes such as Physiology of Exercise, Advanced Exercise Science, Motor Learning and Development, and First Aid, Care, and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
• conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement effective strength training and conditioning programs, and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention
• take part in hands-on learning during projects, labs, athletic events, and internship opportunities
• build a skill set that prepares students for a career in high school, college, and professional athletics, health care facilities, the military, and more
• receive the preparation needed to take the next step into graduate school

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science - Fayette Campus
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - Fayette Campus
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science + Master of Science in Athletic Training 3+2 Accelerated - Fayette Campus

3+2 Option

The accelerated 3+2 Exercise Science and Master of Science in Athletic Training program allows students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in less time and/or fewer hours than a traditional route.

Admission Requirements for Exercise Science Majors

Admission to CMU is selective. The admission staff carefully reviews and evaluates each application on an individual basis. Please review all requirements prior to applying for admission.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objective: Prepare students to pursue careers applying scientific knowledge to training individuals for improved physical abilities.
• Program Description:
• Focuses on fitness, nutrition, and injury prevention.
• Helps students develop programs that assist individuals in reaching peak performance levels.
• Qualifies graduates to take the national exam to become Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS).
• Activities:
• Hands-on learning during projects, labs, athletic events, and internship opportunities.
• Sport-specific testing sessions.
• Designing and implementing effective strength training and conditioning programs.
• Providing guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention.

Outline:

• Program Content:
• Courses include Physiology of Exercise, Advanced Exercise Science, Motor Learning and Development, and First Aid, Care, and Prevention of Athletic Injuries.
• Structure:
• Course Schedule: Not specified in the context.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Combination of classroom instruction, hands-on activities, and practical application.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• High school, college, and professional athletics.
• Health care facilities.
• The military.
• Opportunities:
• Designing and implementing exercise programs.
• Providing guidance on nutrition and injury prevention.
• Conducting research in exercise science.
• Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to take the national exam to become Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS).

Other:

• 3+2 Accelerated Option: Allows students to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in less time.
• Admission Requirements: Selective, based on individual application review.