Applied Health Science (B.S.) Exercise Science Concentration

Program Overview

Exercise Science Concentration. Students in this concentration are prepared to pursue  careers in fields such as corporate fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, personal training, strength and conditioning, or other health and wellness positions. In addition, students who are interested in pursuing degrees in fields such as occupational therapy, chiropractic medicine,  or public health can tailor this major to prepare them for graduate work.

Dedicated faculty, a human performance laboratory, and a state-of-the-art fitness/wellness facility are some of the resources that enable Messiah to offer a quality Applied Health Science major. This program equips graduates with the necessary knowledge and abilities to qualify for positions in this highly competitive field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Applied Health Science program can:

1. Identify the anatomical responses to acute and chronic exercise.

2. Explain the important role of exercise in disease prevention.  

3. Critically analyze human movement patterns.

4. Correctly identify needs and prescribe safe and effective exercise programs for normal and special populations. 

5. Describe and assess safe and effective weight management techniques.
6. Accurately interpret and synthesize current research literature utilizing APA style guide, with correct grammar and writing mechanics.
7. Identify employment, certification, voluntary service, and/or graduate education options available in the health and exercise science field.  
8. Identify and describe significant ways their Christian faith relates to the health and exercise science area of study, and explain how they will apply their understanding of Christian vocation in the future.  

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Three credits from the following:

Three credits from the following:

Exercise Science Concentration (25-28 credits)

At least 6 credits from the following:

Three or four credits from the following:

At least 8 additional BIOL credits in consultation with the student’s major advisor from the following list:

Four credits from the following:

QuEST Requirements