What is a Health and Exercise Science major?
Health and Exercise Science is similar to Kinesiology, the study of human movement, and is focused on using scientific principles to understand how best to optimize human health and performance. A bachelor’s in Health and Exercise Science prepares you for a career helping people protect, maintain, and improve their health and quality of life. You will learn about:
- human health
- disease prevention
- wellness
- physical activity
Our bachelor’s degree program gives you the flexibility to take your education straight into a career in health promotion or prepares you to apply for advanced training in clinical healthcare fields. If you enjoy science courses and are passionate about helping people optimize their health, this is the major for you.
Learn more about the Health and Exercise Science major from two students in the program:
Choose a Concentration
Our undergraduate HES program gives you the option to choose between two different concentrations. Each concentration is geared toward your career and educational goals. Click on a concentration to check out student experiences, classes, career paths, and more!