Caldwell University is a private, accredited Catholic university in Caldwell, NJ offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees and a vibrant campus life complete with rewarding activities, clubs, and service opportunities.
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Caldwell University’s new Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is designed to expose you to the science, as well as the business, of exercise, fitness, and wellness. This major can lead to a career in personal training, research, or various health professions.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Kinesiology and Exercise Science “focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. The curriculum includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.”
As a graduate of Caldwell University’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program you will:
1. Have acquired a strong foundation in the biological and psychological aspects of exercise and be able to apply this knowledge when assessing fitness and prescribing exercise.
2. Have acquired a strong foundation in sport and fitness administration and be able to apply this knowledge in an exercise business setting.
3. Be prepared for entry level positions in careers and/or graduate programs in fields related to exercise science.
Career Outlook
Graduates of the Exercise Science program at Caldwell will be prepared for career opportunities and graduate programs in areas such as fitness training, sports medicine, physical therapy and rehabilitation, athletic training, and more.
Why Caldwell?
Science courses at Caldwell are taught in a small classroom setting where each student has the opportunity to interact closely with their professor. All labs are taught by professors (not graduate teaching assistants), so that you can continue inquisitions outside of the classroom under the guidance of your professors. All students in the Department of Natural Sciences are given the opportunity to work on their own independent research project under faculty mentorship, giving you the opportunity to investigate (and contribute to) a topic you are interested in and passionate about.
Explores concepts of nutrition as they apply to exercise and performance. Topics include bioenergetics, thermodynamics and the energy equation, ergogenic aids, supplements, and computerized diet analysis.
An in-depth exploration of the anatomy and physiology of the human neuromusculoskeletal system. The course will emphasize the relation between musculoskeletal structure and function with human movement in normal activity and athletic endeavors, including disease and injury states.
Explores neuromusculoskeletal anatomy and physiology using models and preserved specimens and the dissection of select vertebrates. We will utilize microscopic slides, lab demonstration models, lab manual diagrams, and dissection specimens.
This course is geared toward students who are pursuing careers in nursing and the allied health sciences. The study of anatomy and physiology provides the strong foundation needed to support students clinical experiences. The structure and function of the human body is introduced in systematic fashion from the cellular and molecular level to more complex interacting organ systems. Emphasis is placed on the mechanisms and regulation of body processes that maintain life in the face of environmental change. This course covers levels of organization, support and movement, integration and coordination. Prerequisite for the nursing program.
This course introduces the student to the profession of sport management. Sport as a business is a significant part of the global entertainment industry and this survey course concentrates on various aspects of the field of sport management. Elements to be covered include the principles of sport business and entertainment management in professional, amateur, high school and collegiate settings. Students will be introduced to topics such as careers in the field, the evolution of the discipline and aspects of marketing, law, finance and economics which pertain to sport business. Event and facility operations as well as the ethical challenges in sport management will be reviewed.
Studies the real number system, algebraic expressions, exponents, radicals, solutions of equations and inequalities, rational and polynomial functions; emphasizes the use of algebraic techniques in the solution of problems from a variety of disciplines.
Concentrates on the exponential logarithmic trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, their graphs, properties and relations; also included are polar coordinates and the conic sections. Recommended as preparation in trigonometry for the study of calculus.
Focuses on the fundamental principles and phenomena of physics; motion, Newton's Laws, work and energy, momentum, rotational dynamics and machines. Course is quantitative and closely allied with mathematics.
This course centers on the psychology of sport participation and performance. The course will focus on the major theories and concepts within sport psychology as well as the practical application to sport and health industries.