Sports and Exercise Science
The Sports and Exercise Science Program provides a strong foundation in health, nutrition and wellness theory, injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques and weight management.
Students explore what it takes to work with and motivate others in a sports management capacity and will plan and facilitate customized exercise programming. Students participate in job shadowing and internship opportunities at area health and sports facilities.
Career Opportunities:
- Athletic Trainer
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness Instructor
- Sports Management/ Marketing Agent
- Recreation Program Instructor/ Director
- Fitness Equipment Salesperson
- Sports Nutritionist
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
- Pediatric Fitness Specialist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
*Some careers noted require additional education
Skills Gained:
- Health and Wellness Principles
- Human Growth & Development Fundamentals
- Human Anatomy Fundamentals
- Biomechanic Theory
- Exercise Programming
- Education and Counseling Technique
- Health appraisal and Fitness Testing
- Nutrition and Weight Management
- Injury Recognition and Prevention
- Rehabilitation and Treatment of Sports Injuries
- Injury Prevention Through Effective Taping and Wrapping Methods
Career Technical Student Organization
HOSA - Future Health Professionals
HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA’s goal is to encourage all health science instructors and students to affiliate and be actively involved in the HSE-HOSA Partnership.