THE MARQUETTE ADVANTAGE

YOU HAVE OPTIONS. Choose one of the following paths: 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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