Ave Maria University
As an Exercise Physiology major at AMU, you’ll get sound academic preparation in the human body’s acute and chronic responses to physical activity, as well its implications in the sciences of medicine and human performance. In this program, we give special focus to optimizing health and performance and preventing disease prevalence and/or progression.
Careers: Exercise Physiologist, Biomechanic, Graduate Studies, Athletic Trainer, Dietician
By enrolling in Exercise Physiology at AMU, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the evaluation, interpretation and prescription process to address both individual and population health. You’ll transform classroom concepts into service projects for the benefit of the community making this major an ideal stepping-stone for medical careers or graduate studies.
Fast Fact: AMU offers an expansive athletic department, allowing Exercise Physiology students to interact with a variety of sports trainers and specialists.
The study of science is born from the conviction of the fundamental intelligibility of the world. Science at Ave Maria University testifies to the Catholic Church’s confidence in human reason’s ability to know the truth about God’s creation even apart from the illuminating power of grace. The natural sciences are not simply technological disciplines, but are truly liberal arts education in which we seek to know truth for its own sake. By enabling us to enter the simultaneous complexity and simplicity of physical reality, science instills within the students a deep sense of wonder at the natural universe.
*Course selection based on graduate school prerequisites.
The Exercise Science degree is ideal for those who wish to have careers in post-baccalaureate study in areas such as human growth, aging, athletic training, biomechanics, chiropractic, exercise physiology, sports management, and sports psychology, as well as careers in fitness/wellness centers, personal training, coaching, rehabilitation sciences, health, and wellness education.
Education: B.A., Biology, Ave Maria University; M.A., Biological Sciences, Western Michigan University Office: Henkels 3052 Email: jacob.blanchard@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 304-7130
Education: B.A., History, Franciscan University; M.S., Health and Human Performance, Texas A&M Email: jamon.copeland@avemaria.edu
Education: B.S., Kinesiology, Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Kinesiology, Louisiana State University Email: daniel.credeur@avemaria.edu
Education: B.S., Molecular & Cellular Biology, Texas A&M University; Ph.D., Biology, University of California, San Diego. Office: Henkels 3051 Email: stephen.cronin@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 280-1617
Education: B.S., Marine Science & Biology, University of Miami; Ph.D., Cell & Molecular Biology, University of South Florida Office: Henkels 2053 Email: nicholas.curtis@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 304-7132
Education: B.A., Biology, Knox College; M.S., Zoology, Western Illinois University; M.A., Theology, Ave Maria University Office: Henkels 2021 Email: brett.feger@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 304-7366
Education: B.S., Exercise Physiology, University of Miami; M.S., Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of Miami; D.C., Chiropractic, Life University; Ph.D., Exercise Physiology, University of Miami Email: craig.flanagan@avemaria.edu
Education: B.A., Sports Management, Adams State University; M.S., Applied Sports Psychology, Adams State University Email: brian.glassey@avemaria.edu
Education: B.S., Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of North Alabama; M.S., Health and Human Performance, University of North Alabama; Ph.D. (candidate), Human Performance, Middle Tennessee State University Office: Canizaro Library 314 Email: alexander.heatherly@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 304-7983
Education: B.S., Marine Biology, California State University; Ph.D., Microbiology, University of Maryland Office: Henkels 2048 Email: ernesto.quintero@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 280-1666
Education: M.S., Pharmacy, Comenius University; Ph.D., Chemistry, University of North Dakota Office: Henkels 3028 Email: ladislav.sallai@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 280-2418
Education: B.S., Biology Millersville University; Ph.D., Plant Physiology, University of Kentucky Office: Henkels 2045 Email: william.serson@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 280-2433
Craig.Flanagan@avemaria.edu
BIOL 201 Concepts of Biology I -OR- BIOL 211 Biology I Cellular and Molecular Biology BIOL 304 Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL 309 Anatomy & Physiology II EXER 270 Kinesiology and Biomechanics EXER 300 Exercise Physiology PSYC 370 Sport Physiology
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With AMU’s core curriculum, you’ll not only achieve breadth of knowledge, but also depth of knowledge. You’ll encounter the truth about God and His creation more completely through the dynamic interplay of all of the liberal arts, including theology and natural science.
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