Our Exercise Science major is designed to help meet the dynamic need of health specialists, specifically in fitness assessment, exercise prescription and program leadership. There is a growing demand in these fields, and you'll be equipped with skills and competencies for careers in exercise physiology, personal training, strength and conditioning, cardiac rehabilitation, lifestyle management, corporate wellness, private health clubs, YMCAs, YWCAs, elderly fitness and exercise programming for special populations.
Maddy Hines chose Heidelberg's exercise science program because of the hands-on research opportunities in exercise testing, which she saw as essential for preparing for graduate school. Her career aspiration is to obtain a doctorate degree in occupational therapy.
Maddy Hines '19
Heidelberg's curriculum can be individualized, especially with research projects. This helped me transition to the next level of education.
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