Health & Exercise Science - Undergraduate Areas of Study

Health and Exercise Science Students Bandaging Feet

The La Sierra Advantage

When you study health science or exercise science at La Sierra you will:

Apply classroom theories in the real world.
Participate in discipline-specific research with professors.
Work with a diverse faculty.
Grow professionally through public speaking and research poster presentations.
Momentum Club for department majors with activities such as ski trips, ice skating, state and national conventions.

Why Study Health Science or Exercise Science?

Because it is a path to a solid career based on your interests in medical fields, general fitness and health, or public health.

You can get a great job in the fields of public health, such as nutrition, environmental health, and health education.

The program also serves as solid preparation for entry into professional schools such as physical therapy, medicine, dental, nutrition, nursing and other therapy programs.

Many of the principles I learned studying exercise physiology at La Sierra I use today with the guys I work with. If I hadn’t developed an interest in my studies at La Sierra, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing. Those were some of the best times of my life.

Jay Jensen, Former Head Athletic Trainer,
Portland Trailblazers, Class of 1980,
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education

"Wouldn't be here(Dartmouth) without you and your team. All my classes thus far have been so much easier due to the research classes and epi! Sooo helpful."

- Jenna Arnott, Health Science: Public Health

Programs Offered

Majors

Minors

Exercise Science30 Units
Health Science30 Units

Related areas and programs

PsychologyB.A.
Health Care ManagementB.S.

What is the difference in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy?

Take a look at the linked articles for some helpful information.

https://news.usc.edu/trojan-family/usc-occupational-therapy-physical-therapy-primary-care/
https://news.usc.edu/trojan-family/usc-alumnus-drew-morcos-physical-therapy-pro-athletes/

Health Science & Exercise Science Undergraduate Programs

Exercise Science Bachelor of Science

The Exercise Science major provides students with a variety of opportunities for further study and careers in: the fitness professions, exercise physiology, exercise specialties, athletic training, health/wellness promotion, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, and others. Specific plans for career paths should be developed in consultation with your department’s academic advisor. Required of all students majoring in Exercise Science. The department of health and exercise science is proud to announce our educational partnership with the American Council On Exercise (ACE).

The student chooses one of the following areas of concentration:

Program Details

Health Science Bachelor of Science

The Health Science major provides the solid foundation required for admission into various graduate and professional programs of study such as dentistry, medicine, physician’s assistant, pharmacy, administration, social work, nutrition, and related public health fields. It also prepares students for entry-level careers in public health. Various field experiences further enrich the major.

The student chooses one of the following areas of concentration: