Kinesiology, Clinical Exercise Science
Prepare for a career in clinical exercise science, fitness, cardiac rehab, research, or graduate studies in health and human performance.
- Bachelor of Science
- Huntsville
- Face to Face
4 Years
Shape Health. Transform Lives.
Earning your B.S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Science at SHSU prepares you for a hands-on, career-focused path in health, fitness, and human performance. You’ll gain practical experience in cardiac rehabilitation, hospital and clinic wellness programs, performance centers, and research labs. Through labs, internships, and state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll develop skills in exercise assessment, program design, performance enhancement, and injury prevention, while learning to communicate and collaborate with diverse populations.
Career-Ready Clinical Skills
This degree equips students with marketable skills in exercise assessment, program design, performance enhancement, injury prevention, research, and effective communication with diverse populations. Graduates can work in cardiac rehab, hospital fitness, wellness centers, performance facilities, and research labs.
Pathway to Graduate Studies
The Clinical Exercise Science track prepares students for advanced studies in Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Chiropractic, and other allied health fields. Carefully selected electives help meet career or graduate school prerequisites.
Why Choose Clinical Exercise Science
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Real-World Clinical Experience
Gain hands-on experience in cardiac rehab, hospital fitness programs, wellness centers, and performance labs. Learn to design, implement, and manage exercise programs while applying evidence-based strategies to improve performance and prevent injuries. Labs, internships, and collaborative projects build technical skills in testing and program evaluation, while strengthening critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and professional communication.
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Marketable Skills
Develop skills employers and graduate programs value: exercise assessment, program design, wellness management, and research application. Learn to use specialized exercise science equipment, evaluate programs, and implement strategies to enhance performance and prevent injuries. Graduates leave ready to work in clinical, corporate, or community health settings and can clearly articulate their expertise to employers or graduate schools.
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Graduate & Professional Prep
Prepare for advanced degrees in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Chiropractic, and other allied health fields. Tailor electives to meet graduate prerequisites and explore the 3+2 combined Bachelor’s/Master’s program to accelerate your education. Graduates gain the knowledge, experience, and confidence to succeed in both professional and clinical settings.
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