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rio.edu Sports & Exercise Studies Sports & Exercise Studies Program Highlights Small class sizes and student-centered faculty Opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in the university’s employee wellness program. Practical Experience and Internship opportunities Opportunity to participate in and present small group research projects. Preparation for national the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Obtain an Associates of Science-Sport & Exercise Studies after the completion of 65 credit hours while working towards a bachelor’s degree. Further specialization of degree with a minor in several areas including; business administration, marketing, health, biology, or psychology. e Sports & Exercise Studies program prepares graduates for various opportunities within the health and tness industry. e sciences of biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology provide the foundation for the further specialized study of how the human body responds and adapts to the physical stress of exercise. Laboratory activities provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in selecting, administering, and scoring tests for all components of physical tness. Graduates of the Sports & Exercise Studies Program are skilled in developing and implementing safe and eective exercise programs for multiple populations to achieve wellness, health and/or performance goals. Job and Graduate Studies Opportunities Available with this Degree: e Sports & Exercise Studies program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work in a variety of settings within the health and tness industry and with a wide range of populations, from cardiac rehabilitation patients to athletes to participants in community and corporate health programs. In addition, other disciplines nd it helpful to include course work in exercise science and many students do pursue some type of post-g

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raduate education. Options include graduate options are also available to continue studies in the eld of exercise science. Popular Career Paths • Cardiac rehabilitation specialist • Corporate wellness director • Community wellness director • Wellness coach • Strength and conditioning coach • Exercise Physiologist • Personal trainer Graduate School Options • Exercise Physiology • Athletic Coaching Leadership • Physical erapy University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, gender, religion, age, disability, or national origin. University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College believes in equal opportunity practices that conform to both the spirit and the letter of the laws against discrimination. University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College prohibits discrimination against any qualied person with a disability. Sports & Exercise Studies Sports & Exercise Studies 9-27-18JA 800.282.7201 • rio.edu Professional Associations Sports & Exercise Studies faculty encourage students to join one of the many professional associations associated with the exercise science program. Faculty encourage involvement in the following: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) ese associations lead to networking opportunities and certications needed to join the workforce in certain areas. Contacts: Katie Moleski Assistant Professor Sports & Exercise Studies, Health & Physical Education kmoleski@rio.edu 740.245.7492 Dr. Cory Schierberl Instructor Sports & Exercise Studies cschierberl@rio.edu 740.245.7477 University of Rio Grande/ Rio Grande Community College 218 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 500 Rio Grande, OH 45674 Admissions Ext. 7208 – admissions@rio.edu Financial Aid Ext. 7218 – naid@rio.edu Athletics Ext. 7294 – athletics@rio. ed