Exercise science involves the study of human movement involving components of biological, physical and health science to explain structural and functional changes that occur on the physiological and biochemical levels. You learn to assess, evaluate and design programs that can maintain and improve health and fitness, and boost athletic performance.
Some features of exercise science are as follows:
It increases physical activity
It increases knowledge of nutrition and food habits.
It focuses on preventive health Solutions and human performance.
It creates a will of living and eating healthy.
The degrees awarded available while pursuing a degree in Exercise Science are:
An Associate's degree in Exercise Science is a two-year program. The students enrolling in this program learn how to design client-specific workout regime, develop long-term and short-term nutrition plans.
A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science is a three to four years program. The students are taught about psychological concepts related to athletic performance, physical fitness evaluation and adherence, individualized exercise prescription, and chronic disease risk reduction using physical activity and exercise promotion.
A Master's degree in Exercise Science is a two-year program. The program prepares the student for coaching, management or scientific analysis.
A Doctorate's degree in Exercise Science program is a three to five-year course. The program is entirely research based and prepares the student for a professional role within the biomedical community.
Some of the fields where a student can specialize in are Kinesiology and Sports Science, Fitness and Nutrition etc.
The student holding a degree in exercise science has an ample amount of opportunity for jobs such as an Athletic Coach, Wellness Coach, Personal Trainer, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational therapist, and Physical therapist etc.
An average exercise science degree holder earns in between $46,000 to $58,000 annually.
An everlasting concern of health is leading to more and more students enrolling in the program and the industry is growing and booming. The degree in Exercise Science not only helps to improve your health but also helps you to do the same with others.
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Specializations Offered: Health and Wellness , Kinesiology +1 more
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