Welcome from Kyle J. McInnis, Sc.D., FACSM

Greetings Students!

Welcome to the Department of Exercise Science and Health Sciences (EHS). I am very pleased to introduce you to our Department and some of the many exciting offerings we provide including an outstanding faculty, innovative curriculum, and valuable pre-professional experiences.

Outstanding Faculty:

We have a nationally recognized faculty who are dedicated, enthusiastic teachers and leading researchers concerned with improving the health and quality of life of people of all ages. Our faculty provides the very best instruction and learning opportunities to prepare you for future career success. While visiting our website, please click on the EHS faculty link to read more about our faculty and their own professional interests.

Innovative Curriculum:

Our curriculum provides you with strong competitive advantages as you prepare for a successful career in the expanding exercise and health science job market. Our academic program has three areas of specialization: Health Science, Fitness Instruction and Management, and Exercise Science.  You can find a description of each “specialization track” on the website by clicking on the academic programs link.

Valuable Pre-Professional Experiences:

Our internship program offered in each of the three concentrations is unsurpassed in providing you with practical experiences to effectively enhance your professional qualifications. We have many distinguished internship sites that will fit your own personal interests. For more information about our unique internship program, please click on the internship and practical experiences link.

Other attractive features of the EHS Department include a new laboratory with many of the latest exercise/health science equipment, opportunity to engage in undergraduate research with faculty, and annual special events such as nationally recognized visiting lecturers.  Whether your goal is to eventually pursue an advanced graduate degree or to immediately enter the workforce after graduation as an exercise/fitness or healthcare professional, the EHS Department will prepare you with a strong academic background that will enable you to enter a meaningful and vital profession.

I look forward to seeing you on campus!

In good health,

Kyle J. McInnis, Sc.D., FACSM