Messiah College: Prospective Student Portal - Department ...

Opportunities

April 4th, 2012

As a health and exercise science major at Messiah College, you?ll be able to:

• Develop an understanding of the anatomical and physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise and critically analyze human movement patterns.
• Work on a human cadaver as a pre-physical therapy student.
• Enroll in courses that focus on exercise psychology, elite athletic performance, stress testing, and ECG interpretation.
• Conduct research in accordance with the principles of sound qualitative and quantitative research interpretation and procedure.
• Pursue graduate study in specialized fields such as cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, fitness program leadership, or exercise physiology.
• Study abroad to complete an internship or clinical experience in physical therapy or in the health and fitness field (specifically in England, New Zealand, or Greece).
• Choose a double major, possibly in nutrition.
• Participate in conferences at the regional and national level.
• Build strong networks in the field through clinical experiences and professional contacts.
• Plan ahead by taking prerequisite course requirements for graduate school.
• Participate in college honors and departmental honors programs.

etta james songs east west shrine game haywire underworld awakening carlos pena dog the bounty hunter tacoma narrows bridge