1. The University of Mary Exercise Science curriculum is loaded with science, math, and clinical experiences which prepare students for clinical and corporate jobs, and for entry into master's and doctorate degree programs.
   
2. The clinical and science emphasis is unique to the University of Mary exercise science major when compared to other similar undergraduate exercise science majors in our region, giving our graduates advantages in job market.  
   
3. Exercise science students develop and apply professional skills by actually running an Individualized Fitness Program service for U-Mary students, staff, and faculty.
   
4. The hands-on components of the curriculum (including clinical practicum) include experiences in:
   
   

   -Risk assessment -Cardiovascular fitness assessment -Body composition assessment -Range of motion evaluations -Development of muscular strength -Working with exercise programs  for the elderly -Exercise programs for people who  have heart, lung, stroke, and  metabolic diseases (diabetes,  hpothyroid, etc. ...) -Exercise programs for athletes

   -Maximal graded exercise testing -Measuring blood pressure at rest    and during exercise -Measuring oxygen saturation -Measuring and interpreting heart  rate responses to exercise -Development and follow-up involved  with individualized exercise program -Business aspects of the exercise  industry

5. We require a clinical practicum experience in the student's senior year, preparing students for current settings and applications in the work world.
   
6. Class size is no larger than 30 students per year in order to keep faculty/student ratios at a personable level.
   
7. We are proud of our students and work in the community and region to communicate and market our students' knowledge base, skills, and experiences to future employers.
   
8. The University of Mary has state-of-the-art fitness facilities on campus for free use by the students, staff, and faculty. We are an environment that values health and disease prevention .

What kind of careers are available to an exercise science major?

-Cardio Rehabilitation Technician
-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Technician
-Community Fitness Coordinator/Director
-Corporate Fitness Coordinator/Director
-Health Fitness Journalist
-Personal Trainer
-Physical Therapy Assistant
-Fitness Business
-Strength and Conditioning Coach
-Athletic Development Program Coordinator