Sports Medicine and Exercise Science Department

Professor Carr, Chair
Associate Professor Parish

The major in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science equips students for graduate study in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Athletic Training, Medicine, Nursing, Dietetics/ Sports Nutrition, and allied health professions such as Cardiac Rehabilitation and Respiratory Therapy. In addition, students will be well prepared for careers in a wide range of fitness professions including personal training, strength and conditioning, corporate fitness, and fitness administration. All courses will be taught from a Christian worldview. Students wishing to declare a major in this discipline must have had a strong science foundation in high school and/or community college. Sports medicine students will have real-world experience through a practicum, SME 470 .