Need beyond MMU community
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects athletic training (23% growth), physical therapy (28% growth), and occupational therapy (24% growth) to grow much faster than average between 2016 and 2026.
“Current and prospective students have expressed interest in exercise science, kinesiology, health and human performance, and other related careers,” said Dr. Matthew Bejar, assistant professor of psychology. “This major is suitable for students pursuing professional study in physical therapy, athletic training, and occupational therapy. The program also fills a niche for students interested in sport, health and exercise careers that do not require as many foundational science courses, such as coaching and personal training.”
This major is suitable for students pursuing professional study in physical therapy, athletic training, and occupational therapy.
How can you use the program?
Additional career paths include cardiac rehabilitation, sports medicine, personal training, health promotion, strength and conditioning, coaching, and sport and performance psychology.
Approximately half of Mount Mercy’s traditional student population participates in a varsity sport, and Bejar believes this program will interest a significant portion of student-athletes.
“Students will also examine social, economic, and cultural inequalities in the exercise, physical activity, health, and sport contexts and engage in discussions about how to make these spaces more inclusive for all people,” said Bejar.
Students will also examine social, economic, and cultural inequalities in the exercise, physical activity, health, and sport contexts and engage in discussions about how to make these spaces more inclusive.
Students take electives that support their desired career path and will be required to complete an internship, increasing practical understanding of course knowledge. An exercise science club is also in the works, with career exploration and networking being top priority.
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