运动与运动科学系向学生灌输知识，技能和能力，使他们成为在运动场内外促进安全，积极和健康的生活方式行为的领导者。这是通过积极参与新颖和应用研究活动，协助学生在理论概念和现实应用之间建立联系，营造积极和互动的学习环境，积极促进高级教育机会以及参与地方和区域性学习而实现的。社区卫生倡议。实习是本科课程必不可少的一部分。学生有机会在反映其职业兴趣的环境中完成100小时的实习经验。这些在校园内外的机会都提供了动手学习的经验，并使学生能够将其知识应用到现实环境中，为他们的未来职业做好准备。
Exercise scientists study human motion to understand and foster safe, active and healthy lifestyle behaviors in others. Gannon University's applied exercise science program will prepare you to become a leader in preventing diseases, enhancing athletic performance, rehabilitating injuries and making life truly enjoyable for those in your community.<br><br>Engage in research activities, interactive learning and community health initiatives.<br>Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.<br>100% of students in '23-'24 completed and passed a culminating internship experience.<br><br>Gain real-world knowledge through key courses including:<br><br>Sport Psychology: Learn psychological factors related to sports involvement and performance including elite athlete motivation and performance, intervention and performance enhancement, and anxiety and skill performance.<br><br>Human Motor Control: Explore the nature and control of movement and identify solutions for those with movement disorders.<br><br>Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries: Gain the foundational knowledge and skills needed to recognize, evaluate and treat athletic injuries to the head, face, spine, torso and extremities.