Exercise Science
Personal health and fitness have become national priorities — individuals and corporations in increasing numbers are turning to fitness trainers to fit a diversity of needs, interests and abilities. Tying together studies of anatomy, exercise, kinesiology, nutrition and physiology, exercise science prepares you to work in the health and wellness field.THE MARQUETTE ADVANTAGE
YOU HAVE OPTIONS. Choose one of the following paths:
Where we're from
We're from Paris, Texas, and Paris, France. Oconomowoc and Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. New York and New Mexico. Alaska and Alabama.
And more places!
- The exercise science track prepares you for a career as an exercise instructor, personal trainer, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation professional, strength and conditioning specialist or for management in the health and fitness industry.
- The pre-professional track prepares you for graduate and professional education in such fields as physical therapy, medicine, physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, pharmacy and nursing.
- The direct-admit PT track is for students who have been admitted to Marquette's doctoral degree program in physical therapy.
PROFESSIONALLY FIT AS A FIDDLE. Since you'll be working in a career helping healthy people - who are not relying on health insurance to pay for your services - your job prospects won't be affected negatively by changes in the health insurance industry. The boom in corporate wellness programs could help sustain the growth in the profession of exercise science. It's also a great launch pad into fields such as sports medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy or exercise physiology.
THE SCIENCE OF EXERCISE. Studying anatomy, kinesiology, nutrition and physiology, you'll understand how the body works, so you'll be well equipped to develop programs that enhance the body.
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Suggested curriculum
Your major courses blue.
Freshman
- Emergency Care, CPR and AED
- Introduction to Exercise Science
- Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Surface Anatomy and Palpation
- Culture and Health
- Rhetoric and Composition I & II
- General Chemistry I & II
- Histories of Cultures and Societies Elective
- General Biology I
Sophomore
- Exercise Testing, Prescription and EKG
- Exercise Biochemistry and Physiology
- Kinesiology/Biomechanics
- General Psychology
- Philosophy of Human Nature
- Statistics
- Theory of Ethics
- Introduction to Theology
- General Biology II
- Elective
Junior
- Exercise Leadership
- Exercise Science Practicum I
- Exercise Science Elective
- Cognitive and Motor Learning
- Nutrition and Exercise Performance
- Nutritional Aspects of Health
- Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning
- Two Electives
- Literature/Performing Arts Elective
- Theology Elective
Senior
- Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Program Management
- Exercise for Special Populations
- Exercise Science Practicum II
- Medical Ethics
- Elective
* Exercise science curriculum will differ for pre-professional and direct-admit PT tracks.
WHERE OUR GRADUATES GO
Go directly to work in the fitness industry, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation or go on to graduate or professional school, corporate fitness programs, health clubs and community fitness programs.
