Mission Statement:

The Bethany College Exercise Science Program is committed to educating and preparing students for careers in exercise science, sports performance, exercise programming and management through the obtainment of knowledge, skills and abilities related to health and wellness.

Concentrations available in this major include:

Coaching and Sport Performance

Exercise Physiology

Sports Medicine

Student Learning Outcomes:

Understand the concepts of exercise science (e.g., CV endurance, muscular strength and endurance, etc.) Incorporate formal and informal assessment strategies toward the development of these concepts.

Understand how individuals learn and develop. Demonstrate safe and appropriate activities to support physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Understand the need to foster relationships with others (i.e., students, colleagues/teaching professionals, parents, recreational community, etc.) Practice the role of servant leadership in the area of exercise science.

Demonstrate the ability to conduct academic and/or professional research. Access and evaluate research for the best practices that enhance exercise science.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Exercise Science Program’s minor in Coaching is to provide students the opportunity to discover and disseminate knowledge related to physical activity, human movement, sport, leisure, recreation; and ways to improve overall health and quality of life to their athletes as well as the development of professional attitudes and character traits in the field of coaching.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate the ability to incorporate the theory of coaching, design and game management, and the organization and administration of the sport or activity.