Exercise Science
Mission Statement
The mission of the exercise science program at Appalachian State University is to prepare qualified professionals for employment in athletics programs, exercise/fitness centers, hospital wellness programs, corporate fitness programs, rehabilitation centers, and allied health areas. Additionally, the program prepares students for advanced study in related fields such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, physical therapy, medicine, chiropractic medicine, and research. The program relies on a scientific core which allows the student to gain a complete understanding of human physiology and how exercise impacts that physiology. Once the student completes the scientific core, they have the opportunity to specify areas of concentration in order to develop practical knowledge that uniquely prepares them for a career in their chosen area. ASU is recognized as having a leading program in exercise science which has modern lab facilities such as the Neuromuscular Laboratory, the Biomechanics Laboratory and the Human Performance Laboratory.
Faculty Research and Activity
More information
For further information regarding the Exercise Science undergraduate program please contact Dr. Harold O'Bryant at obryanths@appstate.edu.
For information regarding the Exercise Science graduate program contact Dr. Chuck Dumke at dumkecl@appstate.edu
