Health and Exercise Science Degree Programs
EXERCISE SCIENCE DEGREES :
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Students majoring in Exercise Science – Scientific Basis can consider career paths such as personal training, specialization in strength and conditioning or entry into management in a fitness or wellness center. It is also an excellent foundational degree in preparation for application to graduate school by including pre-requisite course work for programs that include medicine, physical therapy, physician’s assistant, occupational therapy, and pharmacy school. Call our office at 951-785-2084 to make an appointment with an academic advisor to discuss your individual career goals or to explore a variety of career options.
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A degree in Exercise Science – Physical Education is primarily designed to prepare students for teaching positions in public and private schools. Students interested in this program should also consult with the School of Education to determine entry requirements to the Education Program and when to begin taking education classes.
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Exercise Science – Wellness Management majors are prepared for entry level positions in corporate fitness centers, health and wellness centers, private and public fitness centers, or become a wellness coach. This degree also prepares students for graduate work in Wellness Management. Course work is balanced between Health and Exercise Science activity and theory courses and business management courses such as accounting and marketing.
HEALTH SCIENCE DEGREES:
Choose any of the links below to find out about course requirements for each major. Students interested in applying to schools of medicine or schools with graduate health programs will need to consult the Additional Requirements portions in the links above.
- Health Science - Bio-Health Science
- Health Science - Health Care Management
- Health Science - Globalization and International Health
- Health Science - Health Promotion and Education
MINORS:
We also offer minors in Physical Education and Health Science. Please see the most recent La Sierra University Bulletin for course requirements.
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