Exercise Science 4+1
Earn two valuable degrees in just five years with the BS/MS in Exercise Science track, then launch a career dedicated to improving the health and physical performance of diverse populations.
Why Earn a Combined Degree in Exercise Science?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for highly qualified fitness trainers and instructors, health coaches, and exercise physiologists is on the upswing. When you pursue an advanced degree in exercise science, you’ll learn to help a wide range of clients, including high-level athletesand people diagnosed with various health problems. You will develop an advanced understanding and the ability to apply skills related to exercise testing, nutrition, exercise prescription, rehabilitation and research. For some, the 4+1 program provides an opportunity to gain the maturity and skill sets necessary for competitive application to doctoral programs.
Why Earn a Combined Degree in Exercise Science at Adelphi University in New York?
Adelphi’s 4+1 pathway provides a fast and affordable roadto professional success, whether your future interests includepursuing a doctoral degree or launching a career in fitness or allied health.
- Benefit from the continuity and cohesiveness of a combined undergraduate and graduate curriculum, which providesan efficientroute to professional success.
- Gain practical experience working with real clients in state-of-the-art facilities under the supervision of world-class faculty.
- Graduate with the tools to be a leader in your field—whether you’re interested in pursuing a doctoral degree or a career in strength and conditioning, personal training or other professions related to research, education or healthcare.
- Gain access to top-level internships and life-changing job opportunities.
What Can You Do with a Degree in Exercise Science?
This degree opens the door to a variety of allied health- and fitness-related careers, including physical therapist, physician’s assistant, nurse, personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, chiropractor, occupational therapist, medical doctor, research and higher education.
For the highly motivated student, the 4+1 program builds on the 15 credits that fulfill undergraduate requirements and simultaneously prepares you for a reduced amount of graduate credits (21) to fulfill your exercise science graduate degree. It provides the same professional preparation in less time and at a substantially reduced cost.
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
This accelerated pathway revolves around hands-on learning experiences with theAdelphi University Adult Fitness Program, CHANGE (Comprehensive Health Assessment for Nutrition, Growth and Exercise) and personal training programs on campus, all conducted in Adelphi’s brand-new training and laboratory facilities. You will develop exercise training strategies and assist clients in the on-site adult fitness center. Here, you will gain invaluable experience in exercise testing, programming and interpersonal skill-building.
Adelphi students working in the Human Performance Laboratory.
Our Research Labs
We have top research laboratories. Our Human Performance Laboratory contains state-of-the-art equipment that many other universities do not have:
* Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA, formerly DEXA) system
* Hydrostatic Underwater Weighing
* Force Plate System testing
* Noraxon Electromyography
* Cardiac Output by Impedance
* ParvoMedics Metabolic Cart
Program Info
本科课程以人体解剖学和生理学的核心课程以及相关专业的入门课程开始。在建立一个坚实的知识基础后，您将过渡到实际应用，与课程，涵盖运动测试和处方，力量和条件，以及临床运动生理学。该计划的高潮在实践经验要求工作在成人健身计划，个人训练，力量和条件作用领域。Learning goals are framed by theAmerican College of Sports Medicine’s Exercise Physiologist Certification(CEP).
The MS program provides an advanced perspective on the BS curriculum. You’ll pursue coursework in research techniques anddetailed study of exercise physiology, including the application of health/fitness, clinical and sport performance-related exercise physiology principles. Through your electives, you can acquire special training in exercise testing, nutrition, the medical aspects of exercise, exercise prescription, rehabilitation and biomechanics. Learning goals are framed by the American College of Sports Medicine’s Clinical Exercise Physiologist(CEP)and Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CCEP).
Students will matriculate into the master’s degree program immediately upon completing the bachelor’s degree.
Application Requirements
If you’re already enrolled inthe BS inExercise Scienceprogram and meet the 4+1 pathway’s GPA requirements, you can apply for this program once you’ve completed particular steps in the major. You must have successfully completed a minimum of five exercise science courses (15 credits) at the 500 level or higher to be eligible for the 4+1 program.Speak to your adviser or a 4+1 faculty member to learn more.
To apply for this program, you must submit the appropriate application requirements. In addition:
- Demonstrate that you have met all the requirements of the undergraduate major as well as those relevant to the overall undergraduate degree; for a BS, for example, all general education requirements and 50 percent of credits completed are classified as liberal arts and sciences (LAS).
- Earn an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher in the BS in Exercise Science major and a 2.75 GPA minimum from all undergraduate and graduate coursework; a 2.6 to 2.74 GPA provisional admission with 3.0 GPA is required after six credits as an MS student.
- 只有在本科入学时学习的研究生课程的平均成绩达到3.0或更高，才会被计入硕士学位要求。
- 你需要获得本科生和研究生项目主任的许可，才能注册运动科学指定的研究生水平课程，并在入学时满足每个学位的要求。
Transformative Educational Opportunities
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:
- The Honors College– fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
- Levermore Global Scholars– preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
- Study Abroad– providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective
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