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Exercise Science – B.S.

The goal of the Exercise Science program at Kent State University is to prepare competent entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (abilities) learning domains. Individual course content, objectives, and assessments are structured to achieve this larger goal.

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Duration

4 years

Starting Date

January, August

Tuition Fee

$ 21,578 per year

Location

Kent, United States

About the program

The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science comprises four concentrations:

The Exercise Physiology concentration prepares students for graduate school in exercise physiology or health care professions.
The Exercise Specialist concentration enables students to prepare for work in the clinical setting, ranging from a career in wellness to cardiac rehabilitation.
The Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine concentration prepares students for subsequent graduate school in these areas. The pre-podiatric medicine track is designed to be a combined program with Kent State University’s College of Podiatric Medicine.
The Strength and Conditioning concentration is designed to assist those that wish to pursue a career in the field of strength and conditioning. This may include working with all levels of athletes in a strength and conditioning facility.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this Exercise Science program from Kent State University will be able to:

Explain the physiology of human movement.
Outline the anatomy and physiology of exercise.
Identify the pathophysiology of chronic diseases and risk factors.
Apply the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to assess, motivate and prescribe exercise for healthy individuals and those with chronic diseases.
Demonstrate understanding of scientific and theoretical concepts of physiology critical to acting as an Exercise Scientist [Knowledge].
Demonstrate practical skills including the ability to conduct a comprehensive fitness assessment [Assessment Skills].
Pass a National Certification (either the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) or the National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS))[Foundational Knowledge of the Field].