William Woods University
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Fulton, MO 65251

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Exercise and Sports Science

Find your fit in the world of sports, health and fitness.

Exercise science professionals make a difference in all kinds of organizations. From school athletic organizations and sports teams to national corporations looking to increase the health and wellness of their employees … from community and non-profit groups to health care/rehabilitation and sports marketing organizations, the options are wide open.

What motivates you?

  • Staying healthy and active? – Help others achieve their fitness goals while staying involved in athletics and fitness as a coach, director of a sports/fitness program, or other hands-on role.
  • Making things happen? – Take on the management and business side of the growing health and wellness industry through marketing, operations, sales, or event planning.
  • Helping? – Help others achieve optimal fitness after an inquiry, improve their quality of life, or compete more effectively as an athlete at any level … or prepare for graduate school on the path to becoming a physical therapist or athletic trainer.

At William Woods, small classes, caring faculty advisers, and state-of-the-art spaces and equipment will support you as you find your path in this growing billion-dollar industry.

Connections

  • Pursue courses or minors in the sciences (like biology or chemistry) to strengthen your graduate school application and gain greater understanding of the science of the body.
  • Focus on business coursework and internships, or pursue a business-related minor, to better prepare for sport management and related careers.
  • Add leadership coursework or a coaching minor to your exercise science degree for greater career potential.
  • Work with our NAIA Athletics teams on projects and via internships.

Alumni Perspectives

Because of my classroom experience and knowledge gained in the program I was fortunate to work for the American Junior Golf Association in Atlanta for two summers. I thought I knew sports; that was until I started the sports management program. I now have a better appreciation for everyone in the sports field, as well as being much more knowledgeable myself.

— Bradley Prasuhn, Sport Management

My professors in the athletic training program were professional and personable. They took the time to get to know me and my learning style.

— Myra Belshe, ATC, LAT, Athletic Training

Majors and Minors

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science

Exercise science is the study of movement and functional responses or adaptations associated with exercise.

Minor in Coaching

Maybe you’re an education major interested in coaching your favorite sport at the school that you teach.

Minor in Exercise Science

The William Woods University minor in exercise science includes coursework in exercise program design, nutrition, strength and conditioning and kinesiology.