Master of Education - Exercise Science

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Program Description The mission of the exercise science program is to promote health and well-being through research, teaching, and service/outreach in the study of physical activity. Essential aspects of these efforts are the preparation of scholars and professionals in the study of exercise science at the undergraduate level and graduate levels. In addition, we educate the public and the University community in the scientific aspects of physical activity, especially exercise, sport, and the movements of daily life. Exercise science is a multifaceted field of study in which movement or physical activity is the intellectual focus. This includes exercise of improvement of health and physical fitness and activities of daily living, work, sport, and play. It involves special population groups such as children and older adults; persons with disability, injury, or disease; and athletes.