The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Program prepares students to promote wellness and regular participation in appropriate exercise and physical activity for a diverse population of individuals. Students are prepared to work as exercise and fitness professionals in a variety of settings. Program graduates provide leadership, programming, and personal training in community and commercial fitness centers, YMCA and YWCA centers, hospital wellness/fitness centers, hospital cardiac rehabilitation centers, community recreation programs, corporate fitness centers, and serve as strength and conditioning coaches for athletic teams or personal training entrepreneurs. Students who major in exercise science focus on the study of human movement within a biomechanical and physiological context, including aspects of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, biology, nutrition and applied training principles. An exercise science degree prepares students for jobs in the fields of strength and conditioning, clinical exercise physiology (cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, etc.), sport performance, human performance (military, police, fire fighters, etc.) and applied research. Pre-professional programs that fit well with an exercise science degree are: physical therapy, occupational therapy, and prosthetics. (Students are advised to review specific requirements of professional programs at respective universities offering physical therapy and occupational therapy.)