Exercise Science and Sport Studies

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• Gain a solid foundation in the sciences. With an emphasis in scientific theory and critical thinking, you will be ready to enter the workforce or make an easy transition to graduate school.
• Develop the habits of effective decision-making. Throughout the curriculum, you will develop evidence-based decision-making skills important in the practice of exercise science and health.
• Get real-world experience. Through service-learning and internship, you will apply classroom knowledge and skills in real-world settings and develop important professional skills.
• Engage in undergraduate research. You will learn and practice research skills and have the opportunity to complete an undergraduate research project as the capstone to the major.
• Create a pathway to academic and professional success. You will learn about career options and develop a plan to be successful when you enter the workforce or transition to graduate school.
• Understand the diversity of the human experience. You will develop an understanding of and appreciation for cultures, genders, and religious beliefs that will enable you to practice as a client-centered professional in the fields of exercise and health.

• Small classes and labs give you plenty of faculty interaction throughout your degree program.
• Many opportunities for independent research. See Undergraduate Research.
• Excellent laboratory facilities and equipment. See the facilities.
• Student Employment opportunities a laboratory assistant, sports medicine assistant, personal trainer, or strength and conditioning assistant.

Curriculum

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College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University

Don Fischer
Chair, Exercise Science & Sport Studies
CSB HAB 10A
320-363-5581