Welcome To EHS Careers & Core Classes

The Exercise and Health Sciences Department rolled out a new curriculum that started this fall.   The three areas of specialization are as follows. 

-   Health Science

-   Fitness Instruction and Management

-   Exercise Science

Health Sciences (HS)

The Health Sciences track provides a sound scientific basis of health promotion and wellness while also offering flexibility for selecting particular courses geared towards individual career objectives in the health professions such as physical therapy, nutrition, nursing, physician assistant, and others.

Fitness Instruction and Management (FIM)

The Fitness Instruction and Management track provides a variety of fitness-related courses as well as several elective courses taken in the College of Management. This will be an ideal track for students interested in careers in fitness including jobs that involve proficiency in various business related skills such as management and sales. 

Exercise Science (ES)

The Exercise Science track will provide students with the core experiences and training they need to pursue successful careers in cardiac rehabilitation, research, clinical exercise physiology, and exercise programs for special populations. 

Contact James.Auciello@umb.edu for more information on these programs.

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The Health Science concentration will provide a sound scientific basis for students wishing to pursue future careers in:

Graduate nursing

Physician assistant

Physical therapy

Occupational therapy

Health promotion

Public health

Clinical research

Other health professions 

In addition to preparing undergraduate students to immediately enter into a wide variety of health careers, this program is ideal for students who wish to one day pursue an advanced degree in the health professions.

This track is also well suited for students exploring health careers such as those listed above but have not quite decided which specific path to pursue.

A sample of courses that are integral to this track include: Anatomy and Physiology Chemistry Health Behavior Change Wellness Coaching Physical Activity & Health Introduction to Nutrition Advanced Topics (Research Seminar) Health Promotion & Teaching (Intermediate Seminar) Intro to Psychology Social Psychology

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The Exercise Science concentration is ideal for students who wish to pursue careers in:

Research

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Exercise Testing

A sample of courses that are integral to this track include: Anatomy and Physiology Exercise Physiology Advanced Topics (Research Seminar) Health Behavior Change Introduction to Nutrition Kinesiology Exercise and Aging Pediatric Exercise Obesity and Weight Management Clinical Exercise Testing

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This Fitness & Instruction Manangement concentration is ideal for students who wish to pursue careers in:

Fitness Instruction

Wellness Center Management

Personal Training Strength and Conditioning

Worksite Health Promotion

Corporate Fitness

A sample of courses that are integral to this track include: Anatomy and Physiology Exercise Physiology Fitness Assessment Exercise Program Design Practicum in Adult Fitness Health Behavior Change Introduction to Nutrition Health & Fitness Management Introduction to Marketing Accounting Worksite Health Promotion