UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls
Programs
Exercise and Sport Science
The Exercise and Sport Science major is designed for students who seek careers in a broad range of areas related to exercise and sport science, including:
- Physical Therapy
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Strength and Conditioning
- Athletic Training
- Chiropractic
- Personal Training
- Sport Management
- Corporate Wellness
- Coaching
- Occupational Therapy
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition
Students interested in pre-professional programs in areas such as physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, athletic training, and occupational thereapy are encouraged to add an interdisciplinary minor that contains courses required for graduate school that are not in the Exercise and Sport Science major.
The Exercise and Sport Science curriculum is aligned with American College of Sports Medicine standards. All Exercise and Sport Science students are required to take an ACSM certification exam in their final semester. This can lead to a highly valuable national certification.
Program Highlights
- An experienced and dynamic professional faculty that teach evidence-based practices.
- State-of-the-art facilities, including the $63.5 million Falcon Center.
- Students receive hands-on, personal instruction in classes of 36 students or less.
- Every student has two internship experiences (one sophomore year, one senior year) to confirm their career choice, apply learning from their coursework, and make professional connections.
- Students are encouraged to participate in undergraduate research in their specific field of study.
