Students completing the Exercise Science Concentration will be qualified for several different graduate school programs and a variety of careers including fitness and health promotion, exercise testing, strength and conditioning, corporate wellness, clinical exercise physiology, cardiac rehab, etc. This major can also lead to acceptance into medical, dental, physical or occupational therapy and other graduate or professional schools.
Credits to Completion
120
Students completing the Outdoor Recreation Management emphasis are prepared for positions in all areas of the outdoor industry, including public and commercial recreation, wilderness therapy programs, guide services, state parks, federal land management agencies, and the Forestry Service.
Credits to Completion
120
An Associate's Degree in Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation prepares students to pursue employment in the Fitness industry. Possible positions might include personal trainers, group fitness instructors, fitness coordinators, sport coaches or other entry level positions in a fitness, recreational or clinical setting.
Credits to Completion
60
In the Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation Minor students complete courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Sport Medicine, Exercise Testing and Prescription, and Exercise Physiology. The program is designed to prepare students for employment at the entry level in health and fitness related occupations as well as for higher education.
Credits to Completion
24
Students pursuing a minor in Outdoor Recreation complete foundation courses such as Backpacking, Foundations of Recreation, Principles of Experiential Education, Program Planning, and Risk Management as well as a wilderness based activity course and 6 credits of Upper Division Recreation Electives.
Credits to Completion
20College of Science
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