Program Overview
The B.S. in Exercise Science program at WCU prepares students for positions in the fields of health and fitness, as well as for professional and graduate programs. Exercise Science provides you with the opportunity to learn about the human body and its functions through theories of exercise and their application for improving fitness and performance. This knowledge allows our students to help others improve their health and quality of life, all while developing the critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills. Our goal is to develop graduates who provide leadership in the health and fitness fields, and become successful members of society. Get involved: Exercise Science Club Alpha Eta (allied health honor society) Campus Recreation Club
Program Highlights
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Accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
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Minors available in athletic coaching, exercise science, and physical education for individuals with disabilities
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Faculty experts and practitioners
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State-of-the-art labs including a human performance laboratory and strength and conditioning facilities
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Study abroad options
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Conference attendance and presentation opportunities
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Collaborative research with faculty
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Internship placements
What can I do with this degree?
Our graduates can be found in allied health related fields as well as prestigious graduate programs across the region. Some job titles include:
- Behavioral interventionist
- Chiropractor
- Exercise physiologist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Health and physical educator
- Clinical research associate
- Managing director of a sports group
- Orthopedic technology consultant
- Personal trainer
- Physical therapist
- Practice manager
- Regional director of risk management
- Sports performance coach
Some graduate institutions include:
- Arcadia University
- Auburn University
- California University of Pennsylvania
- Louisiana State University
- Texas A&M
- Thomas Jefferson University
- University of Florida
- University of North Texas
- Villanova University
- West Chester University