The Exercise Science Professional Track program provides an extraordinary education through integrative teaching, research opportunities, and experiential learning related to human movement. Our goal is to empower students to pursue careers or graduate education in clinical professions (Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Athletic Training) , fitness, wellness, sport performance, public health, and research.
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with Professional Track is a major within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science: Professional Track?
A bachelor’s degree in exercise science prepares graduates to work in a broad range of careers related to health and fitness promotion.
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science has two distinct programs. 1. Exercise Science Professional Track. 2 Exercise Science Sports Management Track . Coursework for each track is grounded in knowledge of the human body structure and function, then specializes to each unique track, providing significant coursework in each area. We have researched best practices in both professional preparation for graduate work and management coursework. Our degree meets or exceeds those requirements.
The professional track provides the depth of study needed to meet or exceed preparation for admission to graduate programs in many health-related or exercise science fields. Some common graduate areas include: physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, cardiac rehabilitation and clinical exercise physiologist.
Possible Career Paths
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Athletic Training
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Chiropractic
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
