Exercise Science Student Experience
Baker exercise science students have many opportunities for involvement in and out of the classroom. Small class sizes allow maximum interaction with classmates and professors. Exercise science students have access to many activities beyond the classroom.
Lab Time
Students perform a variety of laboratory exercises that reinforce the lessons learned in the classroom. Labs are commonplace in courses such as Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Kinesiology, Motor Learning, Physiology of Exercise and Therapeutic Exercise.
On-Campus Practical Experience
Exercise science students are involved in many hands-on activities that provide practical experience. Many of these experiences are components of classes and include the following:
- Organize and assist in running campus blood drives
- Conduct fitness assessments on students and faculty
- Assist in planning the annual Baker Wellness Festival
- Conduct health screenings at the annual Wellness Festival
On-Campus Research
Students majoring in exercise science have a multitude of opportunities to conduct research – in the classroom, in the lab and throughout campus. Although some students assist the exercise science faculty in their own research, other students conduct self-directed research on their own or as part of an independent study project.
Internships & Clinical Experience
Exercise science students are encouraged to engage in as many real-world experiences as possible, which allows them to gain practical experience and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the job market or graduate school. Students often enroll in a 1- to 3-hour internship/practicum during Interterm in order to begin exploring their options. In addition, all exercise science majors are required to complete a full-semester clinical experience, which serves as a capstone experience before graduation. Students have completed clinical experiences in hospitals, medical clinics, physical therapy clinics, sports performance centers, fitness centers, YMCAs and more.
