Our exercise science program prepares you to manage lifelong health and fitness programs for individuals and organizations. You’ll learn the basic concepts and principles relating to human motor behavior, including understanding the role of fitness and exercise in the treatment, management and prevention of injury. Upon completion of our program, you’ll have the foundational framework you need to obtain professional certifications or continue your education.
Exercise Science
Why a degree in Exercise Science from Missouri Valley?
The exercise program at MVC, gives you the opportunity to develop fitness and human performance plans that are used by individuals and athletic teams. This real-life opportunity to coordinate a fitness program helps students learn techniques in cardiovascular fitness, strength training, flexibility, agility and body composition. Our program is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as an Education Recognition Program, ensuring excellence for students in the classroom, as well as long-term professional success after graduation.
Career Possibilities
- Pre-Health Professional (Pre-Physical Therapy or Athletic Training)
- Corporate Wellness
- Fitness Training
- Exercise Physiologist
- Group Exercise Instructor
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
Graduate Program Possibilities
- Athletic Training
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Chiropractic Medicine
Programs
Degree in Exercise Science
In addition to exercise science courses, students take courses in biology, physical education and business.
Minor in Exercise Science
An exercise science minor complements degrees like athletic training and sports management. Requirements include 18 hours of exercise science courses.
Admissions & Scholarships
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Faculty
Dan Watson
Assistant Professor, Exercise Science
James Menz
Assistant Professor, Exercise Science
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Turning your passion into a career
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Alumni
Brittany Decavele
Exercise Science
Missouri Valley College offers a hands on learning experience in Exercise Science. With small class sizes, a large student athlete population and well educated, caring teachers you can find yourself excelling beyond peers at other universities.
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Student
Delaney Umholtz
Exercise Science
Being a part of the MVC atmosphere is amazing, especially in the exercise science department. I personally enjoy the opportunities for hands on learning in many of the exercise science courses. Having the opportunity to practice what I will use in my future career is a game changer. The exercise science department also allows senior students to work one on one with a client to apply all the information and knowledge they have gained throughout their time at Valley. I have gained first hand physical therapy experience at my health promotion internship; while gaining observation hours for my PT application. Valley has opened numerous doors for myself and for my future, and for that I am forever grateful.
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