Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Exercise Science - Health Fitness] From Bridgewater State University

This concentration prepares students for career opportunities in health and fitness in such settings as industry, hospitals, agencies, education and human service organizations. Emphasis is on human performance and cardiovascular health, which includes physical health evaluation, graded exercise tests, exercise prescription and physical activity program development. A field experience off campus in a setting identified above is an important aspect of this concentration.

Many career opportunities exist in the areas of Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies. These opportunities are tied to the majors-athletic training, health?studies and physical education - and the concentrations within those majors where students are provided with the specific information and skills needed to apply knowledge in professional capacities.