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x remove Exercise Science, B.S.
Credits Required
120
Format
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

Coursework varies with emphasis selection but focuses on the following areas:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Behavior modification
  • Exercise testing
  • Research methods
  • Special populations
  • Exercise physiology
  • Exercise prescription and programming
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Career Options

Career opportunities include positions in:

  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Community health and fitness
  • Corporate wellness
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physician assistant
  • Physical therapy
  • Public health
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Sports performance
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.S. in Exercise Science at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Exercise Science
  • Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support
  • Treatment Planning
  • Stress Testing
  • Electrocardiography
  • Sports Medicine
  • Blood Pressure

Source: EMSI, 2020

 

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