Exercise and Sports Science Health and Wellness - Meredith College

Exercise and Sports Science Health and Wellness from Meredith College is a Campus Bachelor Wellness degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Exercise and Sports Science Major Program Goals The programs of study leading to majors in Exercise and Sports Science are designed to promote a learning environment which is concurrently supportive and challenging; promote opportunities for students to gain disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge; provide opportunities for students to gain experiential knowledge and make connections with what they have learned through practicum experiences; provide opportunities for students to gain skills and knowledge in the use of technology as a tool for learning, working and communicating; provide experiences that prepare our students to pursue professional careers; provide experiences that prepare our students to pursue graduate and professional programs; and promote lifelong learning. Student Learning Outcomes of the Exercise and Sports Science Major For the Health and Wellness Concentration - Upon completion of the program, students will have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to: demonstrate mastery of content knowledge, current disciplinary concepts, and tools of inquiry related to the influence of physical activity and exercise on health and performance; develop and communicate exercise prescriptive programs that appropriately address clients' needs, goals, and safety in both individual and group settings; demonstrate competence in varied exercise, motor, and sports skills; display effective exercise leadership skills for both groups and individuals participating in wellness programs; demonstrate profciency in basic skills pertaining to clinical assessments, laboratory methods, sound experimental and analytical practices in exercise and sport sciences; utilize appropriate technology in exercise and sports science, health and wellness; exhibit professional dispositions as future leaders in the fields of exercise and sports science, and health and wellness; and continue their education, if desired, in graduate programs in exercise and sports science or related fields. CAREER DIRECTIONS The Exercise and Sports Science major is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in exercise and sport, or who wish to seek further specialization through graduate school. The program of study focuses on foundational, as well as organizational and administrative principles, wellness, skilled movement, and sport. Students are provided with opportunities to integrate, reflect, and apply disciplinary concepts and principles in the field of exercise and sports science. Graduates may seek entry-level positions as sports and exercise specialists in wellness centers, corporate/worksite fitness facilities, resorts or clubs, youth recreation programs, and community based sports centers or as physical educators in school settings. With additional education students may seek careers in exercise physiology, physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, sports medicine, sports psychology, recreation or occupational therapy, health and physical education teacher education, as well as many other areas of specialization. The Health and Wellness Concentration program of study is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in areas of corporate fitness, health promotion, hospital-based rehabilitation, sport and/or fitness programs for children, youth, or adults, or who wish to seek further specialization through graduate study. View more details on Meredith College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Wellness courses.