B.S. in Exercise Science
Exercise science is a multifaceted field that focuses on the study of exercise and physical activity as it relates to improved health, fitness and motor performance enhancement. The Exercise Science major emphasizes a scientific approach to wellness.
Courses in the major are designed to meet the recommended standards of the American College of Sports Medicine in preparing students to become a health fitness specialist. Graduates are prepared to work in community, commercial, and clinical exercise science settings. The curriculum also is structured to prepare students to pursue graduate studies in exercise science or allied health fields.
For complete information about major requirements and course offerings, please refer to the college catalog.
Grad School Affiliations and Pre-Professional Programs…
Colby-Sawyer has affiliation agreements to assist qualified baccalaureate degree graduates from Colby-Sawyer College in gaining admission into the graduate programs at Plymouth State University and Springfield College. The ESS major is a strong foundation for careers in physical therapy and other fields in healthcare.
Exercise Science Student Outcomes
All graduates of the exercise science program will:
be knowledgeable about the body's responses to exercise, training and performance;
understand the effects of growth, development and the aging process on the physiological responses to exercise;
understand psychological factors related to exercise behavior;
be aware of major risk factors for hypokinetic/chronic diseases and the role that exercise plays in reducing those risks;
be able to utilize various assessment tools for health/fitness evaluations;
possess the necessary certifications to implement emergency care in a health care setting;
be able to design exercise and performance enhancement programs for healthy and at-risk populations;
understand how nutrition and weight control relates to health and motor performance;
be knowledgeable about the mechanical principles related to human movement;
be able to assess the effectiveness of health promotion programs; and
understand and implement the ethical standards of the field.
