You like to be active, and you’re interested in how the human body works during exercise. So you’re probably wondering…can you actually earn a degree by learning how to exercise? Well, kind of. As an exercise science major at Michigan Tech, you’ll get to work in hands-on lab research while being a part of the fastest growing major on campus!
You’ll take part in research projects examining the physiological gender differences between male and female hockey players, effects of sleep deprivation on blood pressure and sympathetic nerve activity, or the role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in the generation of neuromuscular disease. From technical to practical, you’ll get to study it all as an exercise science major.
Before you get ready to plunge into your exercise science career, here are a few things you should know about the program…
- You’ll be introduced to all the fields of exercise science during your first year, then an advisor will work one-on-one with you to gear both your coursework and internship towards your personal goal.
- You can earn a coaching endorsement certificate while you earn your exercise science degree.
- You will complete a required 3 credit internship to gain more practical experience in your field of interest…this allows you to have multiple career pathways!
- We have a new Exercise Science Teaching Laboratory, Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory, and Motor Control Research Laboratory—all with state-of-the-art equipment.
No two exercise science major’s professional paths are the same! It’s awesome to know that you’ll have a lot of options and flexibility. After graduation, you can pursue a professional graduate degree—in areas such as physical therapy, nursing, athletic training, medicine, or sports psychology. Or pursue immediate employment in areas such as cardiac rehabilitation, sports nutrition, massage therapy, or become a medical technologist, chiropractor, fitness coordinator/director, personal trainer, or an athletic team coach (just to name a few!).
Learn more about exercise science at Michigan Tech!
