The exercise science program at Carson-Newman prepares you for a wide range of careers related to maximum performance of the human body. Exercise Science is a rigorous program for students aspiring to work in an Allied Health field such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, medicine, athletic training, cardiopulmonary rehab, strength and conditioning, corporate wellness, chiropractic, coaching, or personal training. Students will explore human movement and human physiology and will gain an in-depth understanding of how physical activity affects the human body, with hands-on experience is built in throughout the coursework.
AT A GLANCE
Carson-Newman’s program is unique as it provides first hand experience at the undergraduate level working with varsity athletic teams in technique analysis, data collection and performance support.
• Athletic training• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation• Chiropractics• Clinical exercise physiologist• Coaching• Corporate wellness• Medicine• Occupational therapy• Medicine• Physical therapy• Personal training• Physicial assistant• Strength and conditioning
• Jefferson Memorial Hospital• Carson-Newman Athletics and Sports Medicine• Summit Physical Therapy• Optimus Physical Therapy• UT Medical Center• Ortho Tennessee• Grace Rehabilitation Center• Warner Chiropractic• Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System• Benchmark Physical Therapy• Dr. John Hood Chiropractic Care Center• Drayer Physical Therapy• Emerald Youth Foundation
Chair & Associate Professor of Exercise Science, DHED, NSCA-CSCS, ACSM, CEP/EP
Drama and Ted Russell Center Room 313 1646 Russell Ave., Jefferson City, TN 37760
C-N’s exercise science program was essential not only in guiding me toward my current career, but it was also crucial in developing me into a better individual in all aspects of life.
Our service learning classes partner exercise science students with local medical facilities, skilled nursing facilities, collegiate athletic teams, collegiate sports medicine, youth athletic teams, and local fitness facilities to provide EXSC students the opportunity to experience multiple allied health professions in a real-world setting.
