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College of Health and Human Sciences

Department of Health and Exercise Science Movement Equals Health

Through our advanced facilities and distinctive research and academic programs, we emphasize physical activity, wellness, and disease prevention.

Degrees in Health and Exercise Science

Our degree programs focus on emphasizing the importance of physical activity and how it connects to optimizing our health and preventing disease. Our motto, “Movement Equals Health,” is part of a growing trend for careers in the health industry. Become part of the movement.

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Learning Spaces Learning in Action

Human Performance Clinical Research Lab

In the HPCRL, we have specialized laboratories and high-tech scientific equipment to support mentoring of undergraduate and master’s students, as well as doctoral students in the Human Bioenergetics Ph.D. program.

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Health and Exercise Science Teaching Facility

The HES Teaching Facility features a large classroom and lab with technology that can be configured for different workgroups. We teach lab sections of the physiology of exercise, biomechanics, and neurophysiology in the building.

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Hands-on Learning Opportunities

Get hands-on internships, practicums, and a capstone experience as part of your Bachelor’s in Health and Exercise Science. We make sure you can try out different aspects of the field and apply your knowledge.

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Connecting to the Community

Career Opportunities

Health and Exercise careers are on the rise. You can expect to find satisfying careers in health care, nonprofits, and corporate wellness settings.

Community Outreach

Our health and wellness programs have an impact on many people in the community. See if one of our programs is a fit for you.

Asset 11 Health and Exercise Science Alumni

Our alumni are doing amazing things to impact human health every day. We hope you discovered your passion here at CSU. Keep in touch with us through the resources on this page.

Outreach Programs

We stay connected to our community through our health and wellness programs. Our programs are current and relevant to our community members, students, and faculty.

Asset 225 Heart Disease Prevention Program

The Heart Disease Prevention Program has been successfully implemented in fire protection and law enforcement agencies across the state.

Asset 78 Adult Fitness

Our Adult Fitness Program is a great way for our community members to stay fit. And the program gives our students clinical and research experience.

Asset 218 Fit Cancer

Fit Cancer is a supportive group-based exercise program designed for cancer survivors at any phase of the cancer journey.

Asset 84 Youth Sport Camps

Started in 1970, the Colorado State University Youth Sport Camps are a summer-long series of active lifestyle camps in Fort Collins, Colorado.

  • Asset 317 #2 second most popular major at CSU
  • Asset 315 89% of students had their plans secured within six months
  • Asset 131 69% of students complete an internship

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