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Exercise & Health Sciences

 Our program allows students to study and learn about all things related to the human body, while also meeting the pre-professional academic requirements for medical, dental, physical therapy, nursing, physician assistant, veterinary, and other professional programs. The degree may be tailored to individual needs through controlled electives, field studies, and internships. The curriculum offers a strong background in basic sciences, including a year of chemistry, biology, and human anatomy and physiology.

Students will also study exercise physiology, nutrition, epidemiology, metabolism, and behavior modification. After graduating, employment opportunities include laboratory research in a variety of settings,  clinical exercise physiology, and health and fitness organizations.