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Exercise Science (Health and Human Performance)
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Exercise Science (Health and Human Performance)

Illinois State University
Normal, IllinoisUSA
On campus
Full-time
€25,033.55/year
 3088 Points
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2024

Program Description

Exercise Science is the study of movement and the associated functional responses and adaptations the body makes as a result of movement/exercise.

The Health and Human Performance (HHP) sequence gives you a well-rounded foundation in areas of Exercise Science, including physiology, biomechanics, and sports psychology. HHP also studies how different exercises and fitness programs affect the human body.

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Curriculum

Core Modules

Introduction To Exercise Science

Human Anatomy And Physiology II

Principles And Applications Of Field-Based Assessment

Social-Psychological Perspectives In Physical Activity

Motor Learning And Performance

Exercise Physiology

Biomechanics Of Human Movement

Professional Practice: Exercise Science & Fitness

Exercise Psychology

Exercise In Health And Disease

Principles & Techniques Of Physiological Testing

Exercise Programming For Cardiovascular & Metabolic Fitness

Exercise Programming For Neuromuscular Fitness

Optional Modules

Take 1 of the following courses:

Fundamentals Of Physics

College Physics I

Take 1 of the following options:

Human Physiology And Anatomy I

Human Anatomy And Physiology I

AND

Human Anatomy And Physiology Laboratory I

Take 1 of the following courses:

Leading Exercise Sessions In The Fitness Setting

Biomechanics Of Exercise And Physical Activity

Fitness Management

Basic Electrocardiography & Clinical Exercise Testing

Take 12 credit hours from 1 of the following options:

Option 1:

Seminar In Professional Practice - Physical Education

10 hours in Professional Practice-Internship Exercise Science

Option 2:

12 credit hours in advanced studies from courses approved by exercise science faculty

Careers

  • Corporate Wellness Specialist
  • Exercise Instructor
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Fitness Director
  • Personal Trainer
  • Public Health Educator
  • Sports and Fitness Nutritionist
  • Sports Psychologist
  • Sport Psychology Consultant
  • Strength and Conditioning Instructor
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