Exercise Science, Wellness and Sports

The major in Exercise Science, Wellness and Sports prepares students to work in the health and fitness industry, evaluating health behaviors and risk factors, motivating others to develop healthy lifestyles, assessing fitness, and developing fitness and exercise programs. Graduates of the program will be employed in universities, corporate settings, and commercial and community settings. Students may choose tracks in pre-physical therapy, human performance and wellness or pre-athletic training. The Coaching Women Athletes track/certificate is also available. The program will also prepare students for graduate programs in the fields of exercise science, physician’s assistant, physical therapy or athletic training. Students may wish to minor in Holistic Health, Business, Psychology or one of the natural sciences to achieve their career goals.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES

Provide students with a scientific foundation for helping others set and achieve exercise, health and fitness goals;

• Prepare students for employment in health promotion and wellness settings;
• Prepare students for further study in graduate programs; and
• Build skills in speaking, writing, critical thinking and evaluation to succeed in the field.

For information, contact:
Melisa Mena
Program Director, Exercise Science
Wellness Center
Georgian Court University
900 Lakewood Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
732-987-2460
menam@georgian.edu