Exercise Science is newest major
Exercise Science has been elevated from a concentration to a major, creating a pathway for students looking for careers in fitness assessment, exercise prescription and program leadership.
The major is geared toward those with an eye on careers in exercise physiology, personal training, strength and conditioning, cardiac rehab, lifestyle management, corporate wellness, private health clubs and exercise programs for special populations (think elderly).
"Originally, our program concentrated on competencies for personal training and fitness instruction,” said Jerry McDonald, assistant professor and chair of Human Performance and Sport Studies. “The new major will be more rigorous and better prepare students for graduate school and occupations in clinic and hospital settings."
The Exercise Science major is designed to prepare students for certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the American College of Sports Medicine, the standards in the fitness world, McDonald explained. Eligible students will be qualified to sit for their certification exams by the spring of their final semester at Heidelberg.
As part of the program, Heidelberg will open an exercise science lab where students will get hands-on experience using diagnostic equipment for testing of fitness levels.
March 22, 2018
