Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Exercise Science] From Columbus State University

Learning Outcomes

Exercise Science graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge that is fundamental to the discipline of exercise science including structure and function of the human body at rest, acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise, and structural kinesiology.
• Demonstrate a range of practical skills necessary to assess the components of health-related fitness.
• Analyze and interpret exercise testing data to develop evidence-based exercise prescriptions for apparently health and at-risk populations.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the area of nutrition as it relates to health and human performance.

Career Opportunities

The BS degree program in Exercise Science is designed to accommodate a broad range of student interests and professional goals including careers in the health and fitness industry or graduate work in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or exercise science.
This is accomplished by offering a thorough and rigid core of theoretical and practical Exercise Science courses balanced with flexibility through program electives. Program electives are based on the professional goals of the student in consultation with an Exercise Science advisor.