{"id":6,"date":"2013-07-17T19:24:55","date_gmt":"2013-07-17T19:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dion.highpoint.edu\/exercisescience\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2025-02-20T01:48:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T01:48:30","slug":"curricula","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/exercisescience\/curricula\/","title":{"rendered":"Curricula"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exercise Science is an interdisciplinary field of study centered on the study of physical activity, fitness, and well-being. Because exercise sciences encompasses a broad range of disciplines, sub-disciplines, and professional practices, a one-size-fits-all<\/i> approach does not represent the plethora of career, pre-professional and graduate school opportunities within the field. \u00a0The department\u2019s curricula is grounded in a shared foundational core (human anatomy, human physiology, analysis & critique of scientific literature, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and the ACSM guideline for exercise testing and prescription) and comprised of four thematic concentrations in the following areas: a) traditional\/pre-professional exercise science; b) exercise physiology, c) biomechanics, and d) health and wellness.\u00a0 In addition the department offers a strength and condition minor to specifically prepare students prepared for taking certifying examinations offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The curricula, in total, provide a balance in supporting pre-professional interests and traditional exercise science end goals. In addition, the curricula is unique and innovative compared to other institutions and provides students with an academic value-added experience consistent with the University\u2019s mission and values.<\/p>\n