BS Exercise Science - Health Sciences Concentration - TUG

Gardner-Webb University's BS Exercise Science Program will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work as a professional in various health professions. You will be skilled in evaluating health behaviors and risk factors, conducting fitness assessments, developing and implementing safe and effective exercise prescriptions, and motivating individuals to modify negative health habits and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors. Exercise science professionals perform these activities in medical, commercial, university, corporate, or community settings where their clients participate in health promotion, fitness, sports performance, and rehabilitation activities. 

The Bachelor of Exercise Science is a 4-year, on-campus program, completed over 8 semesters that has three available concentrations: Health Fitness, Health Sciences, and Pre-Professional.

This degree plan is an example of student progression through the program. Academic departments reserve the right to alter the term in which a course is offered.

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As a student in this program, you'll develop:

1. PROFESSIONAL INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION
   To interact and communicate effectively by presenting information in oral, written, and technology formats; collaborating with professionals and peers; expressing ideas clearly; and giving and receiving feedback;
2. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE
   To utilize knowledge, skills, and abilities to evaluate health behavior and risk factors; develop, implement, and evaluate exercise and wellness programs, and employ behavioral strategies to motivate individuals to adopt and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors;
3. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT
   To demonstrate behavior, grounded in Christian faith and the liberal arts tradition, that preserves the integrity of a profession, prevents misrepresentation, and protects the consumer;
4. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
   To continuously improve knowledge, skills, and abilities and to uphold a professional image through actions and appearance; and
5. PROFESSIONAL DECISION MAKING (PROBLEM SOLVING)
   To demonstrate critical thinking by making decisions based on multiple perspectives and evidence-based practice.