Exercise Science
The exercise science degree in Ohio with Christian values
We believe in providing you with a foundation that extends beyond the classroom. Our Exercise Science program is crafted to ignite your passion for health, wellness, and sports performance, ensuring you are well-equipped for a purposeful career.
This is not a one-size-fits-all major. You get to choose a concentration that aligns with your interests and career goals. Our concentrations include:
Medical Fitness
There are many immediate employment opportunities waiting for you in the thriving medical fitness sector. You’ll be prepared to jump in and contribute right away.
Pre-Athletic Training
Want a concentration that lets you lean into your love of sports? Prepare for a career in athletic training with specialized knowledge and hands-on learning.
Pre-Chiropractic
Are you interested in a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders, especially relating to the spine? Prepare to enter a graduate program in chiropractic care where you’ll complete your training and become equipped to improve the health and well-being of others.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Many students pursue an exercise science major because they want to eventually get into occupational therapy. This specialized concentration prepares you with everything you’ll need for success as you continue your education.
Pre-Physical Therapy
Do you have a heart for helping people in practical, everyday ways? You’ll want to consider the pre-physical therapy track. This concentration helps you gain a competitive edge for advanced studies in physical therapy, so you can help others regain mobility, recover from injury, and much more!
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Your pathway to success with an exercise science degree
During your preparation for an exercise science career, you’ll often find yourself working 1-on-1 with people who are pushing themselves to be better fit or heal their bodies. Your unique role gives you the opportunity to care for and serve people in practical ways. We’re here to help you develop not just the best skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed, but in your faith and maturity as well, so you will be prepared to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the world around you.
- Gain real world, hands-on experience
- As a exercise science student, you have access to our state-of-the-art technology and facilities to practice your work
- Grow in your faith so that you can meet peoples’ needs in practical ways
Jobs and career paths with an exercise science degree
As a graduate of Malone’s exercise science program, you will be ready to take the professional certification exams provided by the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association, which are among the top organizations in the industry. The exercise science degree lays the groundwork for various career opportunities in the health and wellness sector, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Athletic Training
- Medical Salesperson
- Biomechanist
- Occupational Therapist
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Personal Trainer
- Medical Doctor
“Through Malone’s exercise science program, I was able to learn and grow in many areas that greatly prepared me for my next step of graduate school. The integration of hands-on experience and Christian values really promotes the holistic, whole-person approach of this field.”
Maximillian Maline ’23
Program Distinctives
Hands-on experiences
You’ll engage in real-world scenarios to enhance your skills through hands-on experiences – the very best way to gain confidence about what you’re learning in the classroom.
Cutting-edge facilities
You’ll get to use state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including the renowned “BOD POD” – the gold standard for body tracking systems. Our new exercise science lab demonstrates our commitment to providing you with facilities that rival the best in the region. You’ll learn on equipment that you would actually use in your career so you can experience the best technology available and boost your resume in the process.
Integration of Christian values
It’s vital to us that you grow in your faith while you’re in Malone’s exercise science degree program. Faith is integrated into the classroom and beyond, so you graduate with a strong foundation, ready to make a difference for Christ’s Kingdom in your career.
Exercise Science Internship Opportunities
We’re not just here to give you an education: we want to give you opportunities to excel. That’s why we help you forge connections that matter during your time at Malone. You’ll benefit from our extensive partnerships with rehabilitation centers, hospitals, sports medicine facilities, and fitness centers as you secure career-building internships.
A few of our partners include:
- NovaCare
- Ortho United
- Aultman Hospital
- Summa Health
- Mcbrearty’s Chiropractic
Exercise Science Minors
Have you chosen another major but want to enhance your studies with an exercise science minor? You can do that at Malone!
You can also supplement your exercise science major through programs such as:
Biology minor
Are you passionate about science, but also feel called to make a difference with your career? When you pursue our biology minor, you’ll gain a deep understanding of living organisms through a Christ-centered learning perspective and a unique blend of rigorous science education.
Sport Management minor
Your love for sports can be more than just a hobby – it can be the foundation for a fulfilling career. Through Malone’s sport management minor, you’ll be given many opportunities to network and also put your faith into action. Day in and day out, people in the sports world are making a huge impact for God’s Kingdom, and we want you to do the same!
Selected courses in this program
- BIOL 190 – Principles of Human Nutrition
- EXSC 210 – First Aid and Safety
- EXSC 215 – Anatomical Structure and Function
- EXSC 313 – Biomechanics
- EXSC 322 – Exercise Testing
- EXSC 460 – Seminar in Exercise Science
- EXSC 461 – Exercise Prescription
Faith Integration
In various passages of Scripture, it is highlighted that our bodies are divine gifts from God and deserve our attention and care. Our exercise science program focuses on empowering individuals to take care of their bodies, whether through promoting overall wellness or providing therapeutic support. By assisting others in caring for their physical well-being, we enable them to fulfill their God-given purposes.
Apply to Malone’s exercise science program
Malone’s exercise science program is perfect for you if you have a passion to explore healthcare through exercise practices while having the flexibility to pursue a concentration of your choice.
Apply to Malone today!