Exercise and Rehabilitative Science
Mission Statement
The program is designed for students desiring to advance existing knowledge in the fields of strength and conditioning, exercise science, physical education, kinesiology, or movement science with an emphasis in orthopedic sports rehabilitation. In addition, this degree is properly suited for students seeking to supplement coursework with the anticipation of pursuing future careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant or medical school.
Program Objectives:
Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to:
- Analyze the knowledge acquired in exercise science and integrate better into the careers available as an exercise science graduate.
- Apply the in-depth knowledge and skills gained, specifically in the area of rehabilitation, to any future career in exercise science and/or healthcare.
- Appraise and assess quality research with a basic understanding of statistical data to better provide client/patient centered care.
The degree fills the common gaps in exercise science professions by:
- Providing students with the ability to adapt exercise programming for injury and physical deficits.
- Integrating advanced information with the skills needed to enter exercise science or healthcare related professions more deeply prepared.
- Instructing students how to better appraise research by performing experimental research and statistical analysis.
- Requiring hands-on learning through community and professional based experiences.
Program Retention:
Students will be evaluated by their advisor each semester and retention will be based on the following criteria. Students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0
- A student may not repeat a graduate level course more than once
- Complete all required coursework with a grade of C or better (see the Academic Status Policy)
Probation:
Students who do not meet satisfactory academic progress (as defined by the Graduate Studies Catalog) will be placed on probation and will have a maximum of one year from the original probation date (from the date of the first offense only) to rectify the deficiency. If deficiencies are not corrected within the one- year period, the student may be dismissed from the program. Moreover, students who do not earn a B or better in this program's prerequisite courses (or equivalent) will not be allowed to move on to the subsequent course.