Exercise PhysiologyBachelor of Arts
Why study Exercise Physiology at Gustavus?
As an Exercise Physiology major you will gain the knowledge and skills for management of health and fitness programs in corporate and clinical settings, and for graduate study in exercise physiology, public health, and health promotion. Through research projects and internships, students are prepared for a career in the health and exercise science field.
Course Examples
Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Health and Exercise Science will be on your class schedule.
- HES-308Physiology of Exercise
- HES-222Applied Human Nutrition
- HES-234Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- HES-313Exercise Diet and Chronic Disease
“The faculty has supported me by providing step-by-step guidance and offering alternative options when needed.”
Lupe Olague ’26, “The faculty has supported me by providing step-by-step guidance and offering alternative options when needed.” Lupe Olague has always had a love for sports and an interest in the medical field. She is interested in athletic training because she saw the need for trainers at many school athletic competitions while she was growing up. The Health and Exercise Science Department...
What can I do with a degree in Exercise Physiology?
The Exercise Physiology major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.
- Personal Training
- Coaching
- Sport Performance
- Physical Therapy
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
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