Exercise Science CCSU

I want to do Exercise Science and Health Promotion program offered by the Department of Physical Education & Human Performance of Central Connecticut State University so can you please provide me all the details about this program?

I would like to know the admission application as well as the Exercise Science program offered by the Central Connecticut State University?

[Shaleen]

The Exercise Science program is a non-teacher confirmable program, which prepares students for service in fitness/wellness centers at worksite (business and industry) medical (hospitals, clinics and HMOs) and strength and conditioning settings.

Students are given the essential cognitive and practical experiences for certification by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and National Strength as well as Conditioning Association (NSCA). Students are accountable for assessing, interpreting, prescribing and designing health and physical activity programs.

Application for admission into the Exercise Science:

• EXS 450 requires a bare minimum of 10 hours per week for 15 weeks for a total of minimum of 150 hours for the semester.
• EXS 450 basic prerequisites include EXS 408 Physiology of Sport and Exercise and EXS 415 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (both classes with a C or better), as well as valid and current Adult CPR certification.
• EXS 470 requires a bare minimum of 40 hours per week for 13 weeks for a total of minimum of 520 hours for the semester.
• EXS 470 basic prerequisites include successfully completing all exercise science major courses with a C or better, as well as valid and current Adult CPR certification.

Undergraduate Programs
Physical Education for Teacher Certification
Exercise Science
Athletic Training
Dance Program

GRADUATE PROGRAMS
MS in Physical Education, Specialization in Teaching
MS in Physical Education, Specialization in Exercise Science
MS in Physical Education, Specialization in Exercise Science Brochure (PDF)
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Department Chair
Dr. Kimberly T. Kostelis
Email: kostelisk@ccsu.edu

Department Secretary
Jennifer DelSanto
Email: delsantoje@ccsu.edu
Phone: 860.832.2155
Fax: 860.832.2159

LOCATION:
Kaiser Hall 0180
Central CT State University
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT 06050