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 2. Academic Departments
 3. College of Sciences and Engineering
 4. Department of Exercise and Sports Science

Exercise Science is an interdisciplinary field with a foundation in traditional
sciences including biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics,
anatomy, physiology, psychology, and nutrition. This foundation facilitates an
understanding of systemic cellular, molecular, metabolic, and physiological
(including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, nervous,
digestive, and renal systems) responses and adaptations to physical activity and
how it relates to physical fitness, chronic disease prevention and treatment,
and injury prevention and treatment. Additional topics include the
neurophysiology of motor mechanics, effects of nutrition, environmental
conditions, and sociological factors on physical activity, exercise
participation, and performance.

An essential part of the curriculum involves the development of skills for the
assessment of vital signs, health risk factors, physical activity, and physical
fitness for the prescription of activity and exercise to meet specific health
and performance goals for healthy people, those with chronic disease and
disability, and athletes.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Sports Science is a
challenging major with concentration options in fitness management, basic
sciences, and allied health. In fitness management, a six credit hour internship
is required and upon completion of the major degree requirements a minor degree
in business administration is also awarded. In basic sciences, instruction in
research methods is provided and research experiences are available. In allied
health, a three credit hour field experience or certification preparation is
required. For each concentration, along with classroom instruction, the student
is provided with learning opportunities in the Exercise Physiology Laboratory,
the USC Aiken Wellness Center, Athletics, and off-campus sites.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree, the graduate is prepared to
seek a career in, exercise, health, wellness, rehabilitation, or to continue
their education in specialized certification programs or graduate school
programs such as physical therapy.

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 * Department ChairDr. Andrew Hatchett
 * Admin AssistantKatelyn Nelson
 * Phone803-641-3667

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