Within a biopsychosocial model of health, students experience real-time research and conduct field assessment opportunities associated with the clinical practices of athletic training, fitness instruction, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation. Students graduate with a professional portfolio of skills and abilities for admission to graduate school or employment in health, fitness, wellness, and sports industries.
FEATURED COURSES
In this program, you have the opportunity to work with a member of the Graduate School Planning Advisors who will help design a course of study that is suited to your career goals.
- Athletic Conditioning and Performance
- Exercise Programming for Special Populations
- Health, Physical Activity, and Aging
- Human Nutrition
- Principles of Human Performance
- Physiological Adaptations and Management of Stress
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Program Concentrations
Please follow this link for a list of courses and more information: Clinical Exercise Curriculum Guide
This concentration prepares students for entry-level careers in clinical exercise settings. In addition, students have the opportunity to prepare for graduate programs in a health-related field. Common careers include cardiac rehabilitation specialist, clinical exercise physiologist, or exercise specialist in a medical fitness facility. Common graduate programs: athletic training, chiropractic, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or physician assistant studies.
Please follow this link for a list of courses and more information: Sport Performance and Active Aging Curriculum Guide
This concentration prepares students to design and implement exercise programs across the lifespan. Common career industries: Community and corporate fitness, group exercise instruction, personal training, strength and conditioning, sport coaching, or wellness coaching. Common graduate programs: Athletic training, exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, and public health.
Please follow this link to for a list of courses and more information: Health Promotion Curriculum Guide
This concentration prepares students to promote protective and negative health behaviors and risk factors, the social determinants of health, and interventions to promote well-being across the lifespan. Common career industries: Healthcare facilities, nonprofit or public health organizations, corporate fitness, or geriatric settings. Common graduate programs: health education, public health, behavioral and mental health specialists, social work, healthcare administration, and health-related law and policy.Please follow this link for a list of courses and more information: 3+2 Master of Science in Athletic Training
This concentration combines sports, medicine, health, disease and injury prevention, health behavior change, and exercise prescription allowing students to earn both degrees in 5 years. Students complete the first three years of the curriculum at Mount St. Joseph University in order to apply for a combined degree program with universities offering a CAATE accredited graduate degree in athletic training. Application and admission to the graduate program is required to declare this concentration.
Project Description:
Jack: "Being able to practice and apply the skills learned in class to help members of the MSJ community was an incredibly valuable experience."
Kelsey: "I found it really motivating to watch our client’s confidence grow not only in us as exercise professionals, but in herself as well."
Ella: "I really enjoyed being able to establish a relationship with the client. I learned how to remain professional but have fun at the same time."
Where can I work with a BS in Health and Exercise Science?
Careers and Co-op Placement:
Common career paths: Athletic programs, student wellness centers, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, military, and tactical medical services, performing arts, worksite wellness and occupational health settings, family medicine, and orthopedic physician practices, and the fitness industry.
Our students and alumni have pursued opportunites at the following organizations:
| Clinical Exercise Science | Sport Performance and Active Aging: |
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| Health Promotion | Health and Exercise Science – 3+2 Master of Athletic Training |
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Graduate School Admissions
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – Mount St. Joseph University, Bellarmine University
- Master of Science in Athletic Training – Xavier University
- Master of Occupational Therapy – Walsh University
- Master of Public Health – University of Cincinnati School of Medicine
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