MBU Health and Sport Sciences Division

Exercise Science

Sports MedicineThe Exercise Science program at Missouri Baptist University is designed to provide students with a strong science foundation that emphasizes preparation for further specialized graduate study or direct entrance into a related career. Opportunities include athletic training, biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness management, medicine, and pre-physical therapy.

To investigate the Exercise Science program further click here. To meet the faculty teaching in the Exercise Science program click here.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Counseling
  • Training
  • Innovating
  • Diagnosing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Analyzing
  • Organizing
  • Interpersonal
  • Supervising
  • Assessing
  • Planning
  • Decision-making
  • Giving Speeches & Talks to Groups

Typical Work Activities

  • Research with athletes to identify human biomechanical principals
  • Develop customized exercise prescriptions for athletes
  • Evaluating performances
  • Analyze and compare information between human physique & endurance, agility & muscle strength
  • Instructing students
  • Organizing sports events

Suggested Certifications

  • ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor
  • ACE Personal Trainer
  • NSCA Personal Trainer
  • NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Aerobics Certifications
  • Aquatics Certifications

Possible Job Titles in Exercise Science

  • Exercise Specialist
  • Hospital Wellness
  • Physical Education Director
  • Health Fitness Instructor
  • Community Based Fitness
  • Personal Trainer
  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Industrial Fitness Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Director of Sports Facility
  • Exercise Test Technologist
  • Sport Event Coordinator
  • Director of Intramurals and Recreation
  • Corporate Fitness Director
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Exercise Physiologists
  • Aerobic Instructors
  • Sports Instructors
  • Kinesiotherapists
  • Director of Media Relations
  • Exercise Program Director

Typical Places of Employment

  • College/University Instructor
  • Community Organization
  • Commerce & Industry
  • Rehabilitation Programs
  • Competitive Sports Programs
  • Camps
  • Resorts
  • YMCA's
  • Public Health Service
  • Dept. of Health & Human Services
  • Hospitals
  • High Schools
  • Rehabilitation Clinics
  • Exercise Science Clinics
  • Gyms Fitness Centers

Need More Information?

Contact: Ms. Kathy Hammers - Administrative Assistant for Health and Sport Sciences

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