Exercise Science
Train and Inspire Others to Live Healthy Lives. Health and wellness, fitness, recreation, or sports are priorities for you. Exercise science practitioners help people embrace healthy lifestyles. The exercise science program prepares you to professionally apply theory and principles of exercise and health for the personal, social, educational and vocational development of others. Our program educates graduates to enter a variety of institutions and cultures to support others on their health and fitness journeys. Small class sizes provide dynamic learning opportunities and take place in the newly renovated Caroline Hall Gym and Fitness Center. You’ll learn about human anatomy, body mechanics, strength training principles, nutrition—and so much more!
View a sample program plan to see what courses you'll take in our Exercise Science program.
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Train and Inspire Others to Live Healthy Lives. Health and wellness, fitness, recreation, or sports are priorities for you. Exercise science practitioners help people embrace healthy lifestyles. The exercise science program prepares you to professionally apply theory and principles of exercise and health for the personal, social, educational and vocational development of others. Our program educates graduates to enter a variety of institutions and cultures to support others on their health and fitness journeys. Small class sizes provide dynamic learning opportunities and take place in the newly renovated Caroline Hall Gym and Fitness Center. You’ll learn about human anatomy, body mechanics, strength training principles, nutrition—and so much more!
View a sample program plan to see what courses you'll take in our Exercise Science program.
This major prepares you for careers in corporate wellness, health and fitness industry, sports coaching, recruiting and promotions, or clinical settings such as cardiac-rehabilitation and diabetes education. As part of your course work, you will study and prepare for professional certifications such as National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Training, American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist exam and several National Strength and Conditioning Association certifications. An Exercise Science degree creates the perfect foundation for Mount Mary graduate programs such as: Integrated Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
You will be ready to enter other graduate programs if you are interested in furthering your studies in athletic training, kinesiology, medical school, physical therapy or becoming a physician’s assistant.
Cindy Kidd, CPT, Ph.D. candidate
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Phone: (414) 930-3260
Email: kiddc@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Exercise prescription, health and wellness assessment and management, exercise form and technique, kinesiology, exercise equipment procurement and management, group exercise instruction and management
Austin Coulson, MS, Ed.D. candidate (c)
Instructor of Exercise Science
Email: coulsona@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Exercise physiology, exercise psychology, health promotion, strength and conditioning
Lauren Duffy, M.S., ACSM-CEP
Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science
Email: phillipl@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Exercise prescription, exercise physiology, cardiac/pulmonary/cancer rehabilitation
Rebecca Price, M.S.
Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science
Email: pricer@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Exercise testing & prescription, health and wellness management, exercise form and technique, stress management and recovery techniques
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