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Exercise scientists study the
relationships among exercise participation, physical
activity and human health and focus on the development and
delivery of preventive and rehabilitative physical activity
programs that promote health and prevent disease.
Career opportunities exist in academic
institutions, hospitals and other medical/clinical settings,
research laboratories, physical therapy facilities,
rehabilitation facilities, health and fitness centers and
public health agencies.
The mission of the Department of Exercise
Science is to expand and disseminate the body of knowledge
concerning the relationships between exercise participation,
physical activity and human health.
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