Exercise Science

Exercise Science Overview

The exercise science major prepares you for professional practice in a variety of fields, including exercise physiology, exercise and fitness training, hospital-based and corporate wellness programming, and sports medicine, as well as for graduate study in physical therapy, medicine, and other health science programs.

Program School

College of Health Sciences

We hold our students to very high standards in the exercise science program. Partly because we are preparing them for demanding roles as physicians, therapists, athletic trainers, and exercise scientists, but also because these graduates will contribute to the future health of people, regardless of which career path they choose.

鈥� EDWARD RYAN, Ph.D., Professor & Program Coordinator of Exercise Science

Courses & Curriculum

The Exercise Science major is designed to prepare competent entry-level exercise science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Under faculty supervision, students work with real subjects as early as their first year, conduct exercise and performance testing using cutting-edge equipment, analyze their findings, and prescribe exercises accordingly. Click the button below to explore sample courses and curriculum.

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Integrated Degree Program (IDP)

Save money and earn two degrees in less time: qualified students from the exercise science program are guaranteed early admission to Chatham's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program or Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program. Students complete all pre-requisite classes while working towards their exercise science degree and have access to an advisor from the respective program.

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Research Opportunities

Exercise science students have opportunities to conduct research with peers, graduate students, and faculty. Students have published their work and presented at local, regional, and national conferences.

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Program Faculty

If one word could best sum up Chatham's faculty, it would be engaged. Professors bring experiences to relate the course lessons to real-world situations.

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Internship Opportunities

Students have interned at locations including the Pittsburgh Penguins, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Children’s Institute, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Pittsburgh Fit, St. Clair Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation, UPMC Shadyside HELP, Positive Steps Therapy, UPMC Shadyside Cardiac Rehabilitation, Silverio-Hoffman Fitness, OSPTA Physical and Hand Therapy, Chatham University Athletics, and Chatham University Athletic Training.

Alumni Employment & Studies

Recent graduates from the exercise science program have gained employment in various settings, ranging from corporate wellness to facility coordinator positions and personal trainers/strength and conditioning coaches. Other graduates have continued into advanced health science degree programs, including athletic training, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and medical school.

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Sports at Chatham聽

Chatham is home to the Cougars, offers 24 NCAA Division III sports, and competes in the (PAC) for all sports except hockey, which competes in the (UCHC).

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Accreditation

Chatham's Exercise Science program is accredited by the (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES). CAAHEP, , is located at 9355 113th St N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775, and can be reached at 727-210-2350.