School of Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS)
Dr. Cliffa Foster, Dean
The mission of the School of Exercise & Sport Science is to prepare professionals through excellence in teaching, research and service that promote a commitment to healthy behaviors and active lifestyles across the lifespan. The school strives to meet an increasing demand for highly educated professionals capable of a broad range of careers in the health science, educational, performance and sport industries.
Grades of “C” or better are required in all courses (including BIOL 2440 and BIOL 2441) counting toward Exercise Physiology, All-level Physical Education, Sport Management, and Health Science majors and minors.
Desirable outcomes for the individual expected to result from this emphasis are a greater understanding of human performance from a physiological, anatomical, kinesiological, and functional standpoint. The exercise scientist excels at assessment, prescription, and the physiological basis for physical fitness. In addition, a high level of physical fitness, improved motor skills, greater neuromuscular coordination, personal and group social skills, refined kinesthetic sense, ability to think and to interpret knowledge, and refined and enlarged appreciation for an understanding of activity performance are expected outcomes.
To reach these desired outcomes, the School provides services through the following:
- The instructional program of a wide variety of activity classes for all students.
- A professional certification program for individuals who wish to pursue a career in teaching Early Childhood-12 grade physical education and coaching.
- A professional preparation program for those that wish to pursue a career in Exercise Physiology.
- A professional pre-preparation program for individuals who wish to pursue a career in Health Sciences.
- A professional preparation program for individuals who wish to pursue a career in Sports Management.
- A professional preparation program for individuals who wish to pursue a career in Strength Training and Conditioning.
- A professional preparation curriculum program to prepare students who plan to pursue an advanced degree in Exercise Physiology and Sports Administration.