"Thank you for your interest in the exercise physiology society at BYU-Idaho. As you involve yourself with the proactive students who participate heavily in the society you will have an unparalleled opportunity to interact with the future leaders in this field. I've been privileged to interact extensively with the exercise physiology society during my time here at BYU-Idaho and I feel that I have had numerous opportunities to improve my learning and increase my scholarship as I have traveled with them on visits to other college campuses, prepared talks for their meetings, and spent time just asking them questions about what they are learning and their opinions about the topics related to exercise.
"I encourage you to immerse yourself as much as possible in their activities and serve in a leadership role if the opportunity presents itself. Your involvement will help you navigate through your degree program, clarify your career goals and prepare you for what you will do after graduation whether you will directly enter the workforce or pursue advanced education. However, I must also mention that the degree to which the society meets your needs is directly related to the amount you are willing to engage. For example, if you would like to see something happening, please get involved and make it happen. The faculty and administration take the collective action of academic societies seriously, so please contribute to the effort and we will do what we can to support you!"
- Brother Kimpel, HRHP Department Chair
Exercise Physiology Society
The Exercise Physiology Society prepares and mentors students for future careers and jobs within the field of exercise physiology.
Societies are designed to be a bridge of communication between students and faculty. They also provide opportunities for students to obtain appropriate experience and network with professionals and alumni.
Connect with the Exercise Physiology Society
Conferences
Attend the conferences of national societies! These provide invaluable networking opportunities and often lead to career opportunities.
The two main organizations in the field of exercise physiology are The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The ACSM has an active regional chapter in the Northwest that holds an annual meeting.
Students can receive 1 upper division credit for attending an approved conference. Students must tell the instructor of their intent to attend a conference and register for ESS 455 for the semester of the conference.
Annual Meeting Information
Peer Mentors
The Exercise Physiology program provides peer mentors to help students figure out when to take classes, what to take them with, how to study, find possible practicum hour locations, etc.
Students majoring in this field should meet with a peer mentor to best plan their degree audit. This should be your first stop for advising!
Contact
Exercise Physiology Peer Mentor
Hart 244
(208) 496-4691
Certifications
Increase employability by increasing your skill set! Seek ways to gain certifications. Here are some certifications you can obtain or prepare for while in school:
*Both the ACSM EP-C and NSCA CSCS certification require a BS in an Exercise or Kinesiology related field.