School of Exercise Science & Sport

School of Exercise Science & Sport

The ̽�� Difference

̽�� University’s School of Exercise Science & Sport equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make an impact in a rapidly evolving field. Performance Learning opportunities that combine classroom theory with hands-on experiences are available across all programs. Students hone their skills working with ̽��’s NCAA DIII athletic teams, as well as area schools; hospitals; sport, recreation and athletic organizations; and community-based health and wellness facilities.

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When Carissa Guerrier first arrived at , basketball was a defining part of her identity. Recruited as a student-athlete from Grayslake, Ill., she came to campus ready to compete and with a feeling that ̽�� felt like a special place from the moment she stepped onto campus.

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ESS Facility
- Centralized On-Campus Location
- Exercise Physiology Lab
- Athletic Training Room
- State-of-the-Art Equipment
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The outstanding facility features versatile, multi-use spaces that promote endless hands-on learning opportunities.
Programs of Study
- Athletic Training
  
  ̽��'s Master of Science in Athletic Training program provides students with the pathway to a rewarding career at the intersection of sports and healthcare. There are two routes for admission into the MSAT program: Early Entry and Post-Baccalaureate.
- Exercise Science
  
  This program prepares students both for graduate studies and careers in clinical, corporate, commercial, community, and private sector exercise and wellness settings. Aligned with Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) standards, students earn national certifications in personal training and strength and conditioning coaching.
- Physical Education
  
  The Physical Education major prepares students for the Illinois teaching license for K-12 classrooms. This program is accredited by the Illinois Board of Education. Additional certifications in health and driver education are available.
- Sport & Recreation Management
  
  This major prepares students with management skills to plan, organize, lead and evaluate programs that apply business knowledge to operations in sport, recreation and athletic organizations at a variety of levels.
- Sport & Recreation Management Minor
  
  This minor is designed to provide an opportunity for students to examine and explore aspects of the sport and recreation industry.
- Health & Wellness Coaching Minor
  
  Students who aspire to work with people one-on-one to help them reach their health and wellness goals may be particularly interested in this minor.