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The Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science at the University of Mount Union is a program for students interested in pursuing careers in the field of kinesiology or exercise physiology.

The four-year degree offers small class sizes and professors who forge relationships with students, creating an atmosphere well-suited for exceptional learning. Mount Union’s state-of-the-art facilities, not often found at institutions of our size, are available for exercise science students to gain the hands-on experience needed to excel in a rewarding field.

Mount Union’s exercise science major offers extensive opportunities for real-world research with faculty, independently, or with other students. Many of the opportunities have led to students being invited to present their cutting-edge research at industry conferences across the world.

Curriculum

SEMINAR SERIES

The Exercise Science Seminar Series consists of two courses offered during the sophomore and senior years of the curriculum. Each seminar has a unique focus, relevant to the student and where they stand in the curriculum. The series provides standardization on important topics and allows for students to receive the information in a timely and effective manner.

  • Sophomore Seminar: emphasizes professional skills, including written and oral communication specific to the field, networking, mock interviews and becoming involved within the profession at a regional or national level
  • Senior Seminar: a capstone course that provides students with an open forum to examine current events and discuss how they relate to the exercise science major

Students earn two credits hour per seminar. While there is some work required outside of the classroom, the intent of the series is not to be overly rigorous, but practical and applicable to the student’s academic career and overall life skills.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a sound foundational knowledge and understanding of human physiology including relevant principles of nutrition, biology, and chemistry, along with an advanced understanding of human anatomy as they relate to responses and adaptations to exercise and physical activity.
  • Demonstrate basic laboratory skills pertaining to assessments, laboratory methods, sound experimental and analytical practices, data acquisition, and reporting in the exercise sciences.  
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and influence of exercise, physical activity, and nutrition, on an individual’s health and well-being. In addition, students should steadfastly be an advocate for physically active lifestyles as a means to improve quality of life and reduce the risk and prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases.
  • Demonstrate requisite skills and abilities for meaningful employment in exercise science-related areas or pursue graduate studies in an exercise science-related area.

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