If you have a passion for helping people heal from injury or achieve new heights in their athletic ability, the BS in Exercise Science at Indiana Wesleyan University should be in your future. With this comprehensive exercise science major, you can benefit from course topics focused on exercise, nutrition, and spiritual health. At our Christian university, you can learn how to integrate biblical principles into your career in this exciting and rewarding field. Upon completion, you can move into a graduate-level program in a specialized area.
Why Pursue My BS in Exercise Science at IWU?
There are several benefits to pursuing your BS in Exercise Science at IWU. This accredited degree program is taught by faculty with experience working as practitioners in this dynamic field. We also provide a full system of student services, including tutoring and tech support, to help you succeed in your education. Students learn from expert faculty who will become mentors in the faith, integrating classroom learning with biblical truths for a Christ-centered environment that encourages spiritual growth.
What Will I Learn in this BS in Exercise Science Program?
The courses in this Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science are designed to help students gain the foundation skills and specialized knowledge to pursue careers in a wide variety of roles. The student experience goes beyond traditional classroom learning and offers hands-on experiences in IWU's Human Performance Lab, which is equipped with a metabolic cart, ECG system, Biopac EMG System, Bod Pod, Monark bikes, Kistler force plate, and other pieces of equipment. This approach helps ensure that our graduates have experience with current laboratory measurement techniques.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
Coursework for this Bachelor of Science in exercise science major covers how to:
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
BIO-112,BIO-112L,CHE-120,CHE-120L,CHE-125,CHE-125L,EXS-170,EXS-264,EXS-286,PHE-352,PHE-365,EXS-370,EXS-370L,EXS-374,EXS-374L,EXS-379,EXS-380,EXS-383,PHE-413,EXS-415,EXS-431,EXS-440,EXS-483,EXS-485,EXS-486,EXS-487
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
Exercise Science is an accredited program through CAAHEP, which offers one-on-one advising to help ensure that you are taking the right courses to prepare you for whichever area of exercise science most interests you. Whether you are going straight into the exercise science profession or planning to go on to a graduate program, IWU's Exercise Science major can prepare you for success.
CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor in the health sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation (COAES), CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2000 programs in twenty-eight (28) health science occupations (caahep.org). Our program is accredited through March 16, 2028.
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