BS Applied Health Science - Sports Medicine

The applied health science  major is perfect if you want to work in health, wellness, kinesiology, and disease prevention.  Students learn how to create and deliver comprehensive health and wellness programs that enhance the physical, cognitive and psychosocial well-being of clients. Faculty are true experts in the field and want to make sure you're comfortable with all topics before starting your career.  Students have the option to specialize in aging studies or   exercise science. Aging studies is for students interested in meeting the needs of the older population, while exercise science focuses on the connections between fitness, exercise, diet and overall health. Regardless of your chosen track, our goal is to help you land your dream job after graduation. How? It's simple. We give students hands-on experience on  day one. Courses expose students to elements of the industry as early as the first year. You'll learn about human anatomy, human physiology, exercise science, health and more! Students also have the opportunity to volunteer for community initiatives like the Camp Cope youth bereavement program, the Outdoor Odyssey program for veterans, the Kip Kittens youth gymnastics program and more.