The College's Department of Community Health will offer a new Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science, beginning this fall. The exercise science major focuses on the scientific and applied study of the human body, including prevention of injury and performance. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students will learn
the research behind and the application of sound exercise and physiology principles.
The exercise science major includes courses in biology, chemistry, human anatomy and physiology, nutrition, community health, sports medicine, movement science, strength and conditioning and personal training fundamentals. An internship will be required to complete the major. Students majoring in exercise science can also choose from electives in therapeutic recreation, physics, chemistry and business management.
Students will be able to choose between two tracks: the exercise and sports performance track and the pre-professional track. Within the exercise and sports performance track, students will be prepared to work specifically in the exercise science field, focusing on the enhancement of human physical performance, with an eye toward athletic-specific training.
For more information about the new program, visit www.potsdam.edu/academics/majors/exercisescience.cfm.
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