Sports & Exercise

Sports and Exercise Studies Program prepares you to be skilled in developing and implementing safe and effective exercise programs for multiple populations to achieve wellness, health and/or performance goals.

Program Overview

The Sports & Exercise Studies program prepares you for various opportunities within the health and fitness industry.  The sciences of biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology provide the foundation for the further specialized study of how the human body responds and adapts to the physical stress of exercise.  Laboratory activities provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in selecting, administering, and scoring tests for all components of physical fitness.   

In addition, the Sports and Exercise studies program prepares students who are seeking graduate study opportunities specifically in the areas of Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Athletic Coaching and Leadership, and/or Physical Therapy. 

 

Potential Career Paths

  • Cardiac rehabilitation specialist                    
  • Corporate wellness director                    
  • Community wellness director                  
  • Wellness coach
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Personal trainer

Contact Admissions

Turn your passion for fitness, sport, and exercise become a degree to empower others. Contact Admissions to day to schedule a visit or request more information.

Kamryn Smith

  • Admissions Rep

Degrees in Sport & Exercise

Sports and Exercise Studies (Bachelor)

  • Bachelor's Program

Program Overview

The Sports & Exercise Studies program prepares graduates for various health and fitness opportunities. 

Sample Courses

  • IT 10203 MS Office & Internet I    
  • PSY 21103 Human Growth & Development    
  • HPE 10402 Intro Sport & Exercise Professions    
  • HPE 16203 Nutrition    
  • HPE 24103 Concepts in Exercise Science I

All Course Requirements 

Degree or Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science
Campus Location
  • Rio Grande Main Campus
College or School
  • College of Professional and Technical Studies
  • Holzer School of Nursing
Modality
Modality tells you whether this program is in-person, online, or hybrid.
  • All courses required in-person
Total Credit Hours
122-123

Sports and Exercise Studies (Associate)

  • Associate's Program

Program Overview

Sample Courses

  • HPE 24203 Concepts in Exercise Science II    
  • HPE 24003 Essentials in Strength & Conditioning    
  • HPE 24302 Safety & First Aid    
  • HPE 25201 Treatment of Athletic Injuries

All Course Requirements 

Degree or Certificate
  • Associate of Science
Campus Location
  • Rio Grande Main Campus
College or School
  • College of Professional and Technical Studies
  • Holzer School of Nursing
Modality
Modality tells you whether this program is in-person, online, or hybrid.
  • All courses required in-person
Total Credit Hours
62