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EXERCISE SCIENCE & KINESIOLOGY

Program Overview

Exercise Science is an academic area of study concerned with the art and science of physical movement. This department explores the processes through which individuals obtain optimal health, physical skills, and fitness. Learning concentrates on human movement as it affects and is affected by physiological, psychological, cultural, social, and mechanical parameters. The application of movement concepts evolves from a foundation in human anatomy, physiology, and principles of kinesiology that cover healthful living, nutrition, and emergency practices.

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Associate Degree

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Below is a sample of the career options available for the exercise science major. A few of these require an associate degree, most require a bachelor’s degree, and some require a graduate-level degree: athletic trainer, high school or college instructor, coach, corrective therapist, exercise test technologist, sports medicine doctor, recreation specialist, community center leader, personal trainer, rehabilitation technician, sportscaster, referee, resort sports coordinator, and sports club manager or personnel, exercise physiologist and physical therapist.

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Exercise Science

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Thomas Gang Dean

Toni Pfister Department Chair

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Duro Agbede Professor

Ed Carberry Instructor & Emeritus Faculty

Melanie Durkin Professor

Jennifer Harper Professor

Michael Meehan Professor

Dionicio Monarrez Professor

Yasmin Mossadeghi Professor

Toni Pfister Professor

Brad Platt Professor

Angela Rock Professor

arock@swccd.edu

Carolina Soto Professor

Cem Tont Professor

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