Exercise and Sports Science - B.S.

Johnson and Wales University

The Exercise and Sports Science bachelor's degree program provides a scientific understanding of the mechanics of exercise, its synergies with nutrition and its influence on body systems. Graduates qualify for a variety of occupations such as recreational therapy, exercise physiology, medical program coordination, athletic training and rehabilitation. Graduates may also choose to matriculate to graduate programs like physician assistant, occupational therapist, physical therapist, athletic training or others.Upon completion of the program, graduate are expected to: Apply concepts from the sciences to explain the interrelationships between exercise, metabolism and performance, Explain the importance of exercise as a determinant of health, Prescribe appropriate exercise interventions considering characteristics of the individual and the goal, Compare the appropriateness of various eating patterns for a variety of exercise types and Adapt exercise plans for a variety of ages and conditions.

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