Exercise Science - Lander University

Exercise Science from Lander University is a Campus Bachelor Sport degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Exercise Science program is designed to prepare students for careers in public, private, hospital, and corporate wellness programs, industrial and cardiac rehabilitation programs as well as fitness and conditioning programs. The student will also be well prepared for graduate study in areas such as cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Program Goals The goals of the Lander University Exercise Science Major prepare students to be able to: 1. Identify and discuss major factors in the evolution of the field of exercise science from its early historical roots to its present position in exercise related careers; 2. Describe and apply bioscience (anatomical, physiological/biochemical, and biomechanical) concepts and changes occurring in the human organism to physical activity, conditioning, and health-related fitness across the lifespan; 3. Describe and utilize a variety of methods, techniques, and procedures to assess the health related components of fitness and subsequently develop appropriate exercise prescriptions that address physical activity, conditioning, and health-related fitness in diverse populations; 4. Understand the scientific method of conducting research and possess the ability to utilize discipline-based research in order to analyze the validity of health-related consumer information; and 5. Exhibit professional dispositions in the exercise-related community conducive to promoting healthy lifestyles. View more details on Lander University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sport courses.