Develop an understanding for how the body reacts to physical stress and movement.
Move Toward Your Potential
The Exercise Physiology major focuses on the scientific study of how the body functions during physical activity, exercise, and human movement. It includes instruction in muscular and skeletal anatomy, fuel utilization, the cellular basis of muscle contraction, the neuromuscular physiology of specific activities and exercise, the neuromechanics of human movement, the physiology of injury, the effects of disabilities and disease, and rehabilitative methods to regain normal movement patterns. The impact that physical activity and exercise have on an individual’s capacity to do work, improve physical performance, and enhance overall health by decreasing disease likelihood makes studying this major rewarding.
Getting my degree in exercise physiology at BYU-Idaho springboarded my progress into becoming a clinician and business owner. Not only did the classes help give me a head start in grad school, they also let me see that learning was more than a grade. It was the best choice I made for my profession.
Dr. Tyler B.,
BYU-I Graduate
Career Path
Graduates with a degree in Healthcare Administration have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Highlighted Career Paths
Physical Therapist
Help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain
Athletic Trainer
Specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injury and illness
Exercise Physiologists
Develop fitness and exercise programs that help injured or sick patients recover
Fitness Trainer or Instructor
Lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities
Sports Goods Manufacturer Representative
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations
Explore Related Career Paths
All degree related careers can be found in I-plan, along with related salary information.
Getting started in this degree
Students will complete 39 credits of major-specific courses which can be found in the course catalog for this degree. To find out if Healthcare Administration is right for you, take the following classes first:
Advising
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Declare As Your Major
The Advising Office can help with degree planning and preparation. To declare your major or minor, plan classes, or find out who your advisor is, visit the Advising homepage.
