Exercise

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Exercise Science

Majors And Minors

The Bethany College Exercise Science Program is committed to educating and preparing students for careers in exercise science, sports performance, exercise programming and management through the obtainment of knowledge, skills and abilities related to health and wellness.

Majors

  • Exercise Science

    Mission Statement:

    The Bethany College Exercise Science Program is committed to educating and preparing students for careers in exercise science, sports performance, exercise programming and management through the obtainment of knowledge, skills and abilities related to health and wellness.


    Concentrations available in this major include:

    Coaching and Sport Performance

    Exercise Physiology

    Sports Medicine


    Student Learning Outcomes:

    Understand the concepts of exercise science (e.g., CV endurance, muscular strength and endurance, etc.) Incorporate formal and informal assessment strategies toward the development of these concepts.

    Understand how individuals learn and develop. Demonstrate safe and appropriate activities to support physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.

    Understand the need to foster relationships with others (i.e., students, colleagues/teaching professionals, parents, recreational community, etc.) Practice the role of servant leadership in the area of exercise science.

    Demonstrate the ability to conduct academic and/or professional research. Access and evaluate research for the best practices that enhance exercise science.

Minors

  • Coaching

    Mission Statement:

    The mission of the Exercise Science Program’s minor in Coaching is to provide students the opportunity to discover and disseminate knowledge related to physical activity, human movement, sport, leisure, recreation; and ways to improve overall health and quality of life to their athletes as well as the development of professional attitudes and character traits in the field of coaching.


    Student Learning Outcomes:

    1. Demonstrate the ability to incorporate the theory of coaching, design and game management, and the organization and administration of the sport or activity.

For information about specific courses related to these majors, check the College Catalog.

Course Offerings
Courses listed here are a sampling of those offered, and may be added to or deleted at any time, and specific offerings may vary by semester. Please consult the current College Catalog for upcoming course schedules.

  • Introduction to Human Performance
  • Community First Aid and CPR
  • Personal and Community Health
  • Prevention, Treatment, and Care of
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Motivational Sports Leadership
  • Motor Growth and Development
  • Physiology of Exercise
  • Research Methods in Sport and Exercise
  • Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education and Athletics
  • Nutrition
  • Kinesiology
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II
  • General Biology
  • General Psychology

Exercise Science Faculty

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