Exercise Science and Wellness
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Getting In Right with the Exercise Science & Wellness Program
Any age or stage of life - this is an industry that will always have relevance and importance. Health and wellness plays a significant role in our everyday lives, and for those who make an impact in the quality of life for others through this work - well, let’s just say, meaningful and rewarding is an understatement. From conducting and interpreting physical fitness assessments to developing exercise prescriptions for various demographic populations, you’ll make a difference toward improving human health.
Exercise Science and Wellness is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
Questions?
Jane Strand
umcinfo@crk.umn.edu | (218) 281-8569
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Crookston
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Title:Average Salary: $46,764Link:
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Title:Learn in our Exercise Science laboratory
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Title:Develop exercise prescriptions for others
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Title:Obtain certification with ACSM and CSCS
Major in the making of you
Exercise Science and Wellness
Career Paths
- Exercise Physiologist
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Kinesiologist
- Fitness Trainer
- Cancer Exercise Trainer
- Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist
Pursue advanced degrees in
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Athletic Training
- Chiropractic Care
- Nursing
ON-CAMPUS
Exercise Science and Wellness
AT A GLANCE...
Blend your knowledge of exercise physiology with nutrition and wellness
Gain skills and knowledge in fitness appraisal, exercise programming, wellness counseling, and motivation techniques
Support the physical and mental health of fellow Golden Eagles
Advance your education into the fields of physical therapy, athletic training and chiropractic care
REAL. HANDS-ON. READY.
Meet your future professors
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Anita Gust
Assistant Professor -
Sharon Stewart
Associate Professor -
Steven Krouse
Head Athletic Trainer
Student Stories
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Content:Our 2021 Exercise Science and Wellness (EXSW) program had a 100% acceptance rate into physical therapy (PT) or occupational therapy (OT) graduate programs! The following students will continue their education in their chosen programs. Bobby Chu was accepted into PT school at University of Pacific in Stockton and California State University, Northridge (Los Angeles, CA). Brooke VanOverbeke and Eli Jung will be attending PT school at Jamestown University in Fargo, ND. Katie Humhej will be attending PT school at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario. Ashley Freund will be attending OT school at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. Additionally, 2020 EXSW graduate Samantha Proctor, will join her former classmate Ashley, in OT at UND. PT and OT programs are very competitive and we are proud of our students for such an accomplishment! -
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Content:What are the next steps for our 2021 graduates (L-R)? Amanda Trandem: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certified and will work as an EMT; Katie Humhej: waiting on acceptance to Physical Therapy (PT) school from several Canadian programs; Brooke VanOverbeke: will attend PT school Jamestown University; Anita Gust: UMC Assistant Professor; Eli Jung: will attend PT school Jamestown University; and Jake Thyes: will be working on his Athletic Trainer application and has accepted a job at Achieve Therapy in Grand Forks, ND in the interim. -
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Content:Research by recent graduate Kary Sheppard 2017, an exercise science and wellness major, took a look at a group of cardiac patients paired with a trained University of Minnesota Crookston student to continue their maintenance work at the wellness center on campus.Read More Link: -
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Content:Majoring in exercise science and wellness at the University of Minnesota Crookston, Brent Reed works hard to positively influence the lives he comes into contact with on campus and in the community.Read More Link: