Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science

University of the Pacific

The Bachelor of Science degree in health and exercise science prepares students for careers and/or graduate study in areas such as medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, health sciences, nutrition and exercise physiology. The program is science based and human oriented. The study of human movement comprises understanding of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, immune and metabolic systems. Foundational sciences as well as exercise physiology, kinesiology and clinical opportunities provide the underpinning of the program. The majority of the major classes involve experiential laboratory components to illustrate and encourage the application of theoretical concepts. Opportunities for taking specialty elective classes are available to tailor the undergraduate major for specific graduate interests.Students must complete a minimum of 120 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Health and Exercise Science.OutcomesMeet all requirements to enter graduate programs in medicine or allied health sciences, particularly physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant programs.Apply fundamental concepts of exercise biology to fulfilling health-related goals of a physical training programUse concepts, language, and major theories of exercise physiology to describe acute responses to exercise and chronic adaptations to exercise trainingBecome reflective pre-professionals that are knowledgeable consumers of exercise science research in order to prescribe evidence-based exercise programs and be familiar with common measurement techniques and equipment in exercise science.Develop the skills necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate effective and individualized exercise- or health-related exercise programs.Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills appropriate for success and advancement in the fields of health and exercise sciences.

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