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The College of Idaho offers both a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science, which use exercise as the lens to analyze human performance and human health.
Through the Bachelor of Art degree in Exercise Science, students will be challenged to apply analytical, biological, chemical and physical principles to health and human performance. Students first take introductory biology, human anatomy and physiology, and health and wellness courses to build fundamental knowledge of the human body before moving into exercise-specific coursework that include exercise physiology and principles in biomechanics. Graduates of the Exercise Science program will understand how the structure and function of the human body respond to different exercise stimuli, appreciate the factors important for wellness as a basis for personal choice, be competent in data collection and analysis, and engage in experiential learning opportunities such as collaborative research or substantive internships. The program prepares students for careers in the health professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, athletic training, physician’s assistant, as well as cardiac rehab, exercise physiology, biomedical research, health promotion and education, coaching, personal fitness, sports psychology, motor development, and teaching.
The Bachelor of Science program emphasizes the application of analytical, biological, chemical, and physical principles to understand the human body’s response to exercise. Students begin with foundational coursework in biology, human anatomy and physiology, and health and wellness to develop a strong understanding of human biology. They then progress to more specialized subjects in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and related fields.
Graduates of the Exercise Science program will possess a comprehensive understanding of how the structure and function of the human body adapt to various exercise stimuli, recognize key factors influencing wellness, and develop proficiency in data collection and analysis. The program also includes opportunities for experiential learning, such as collaborative research or internships, allowing students to gain practical experience in the field.
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science prepares students for careers in a wide range of health and human performance professions, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, athletic training, physician’s assistant roles, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, biomedical research, health promotion, education, sports psychology, coaching, personal fitness, motor development, and teaching. The program’s rigorous scientific focus equips graduates with the technical knowledge and research skills necessary for success in these dynamic and interdisciplinary fields.
Each summer, College faculty and students partner with the Wood River YMCA to bolster educational outcomes for children in Idaho’s Wood River Valley. Despite being a popular recreational, tourist-heavy destination, many families struggle economically, often resulting in their children falling behind their peers academically.
Hawgood ’17, one of the world’s top female ultrarunners, shared five “Golden Rules” for elite nutrition while on the road. After graduating from the College with a major in exercise physiology, she has become a three-time top -10 finisher of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race.
I chose The College of Idaho because of its tight-knit community. I always wanted to study in a college where I could know my professors and have face-to-face interactions with my peers. I recall my first phone call with my admissions counselor. Despite the fact that I was on a Zoom call in China, he introduced me to classmates and took me around campus with his phone. It was a life-changing experience as I made the decision to enter this prominent institute.
B.A in Business Administration with minors in Communication and Health Promotion and a specialization in Finance.
The best experiences I’ve had as a Yote are tied to our family-like culture. When our whole basketball team decided to help out on campus clean-up day, I was very shocked to see our presidents, who looked like they had been out cleaning for a couple of hours. That’s when I know that this place was different. It starts with our leadership! They will do anything to make sure you have the best experience possible at CofI, even if it’s picking weeds.
B.A. in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology & Health and a graduate certificate in Sport Administration.
Emily Hawgood ’17 is one of the world’s top female ultrarunners. She is a three-time top-10 finisher of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race, which includes back-to-back fifth-place finishes in 2022 and 2023. Hawgood also recently won the Salmon Falls 50K in Pilot Hill, California.
B.S. in Exercise Physiology with minors in Coaching, Psychology and Religious Studies. One of the World’s Top Female Ultrarunners.
I chose CofI because of the genuine nature I experienced from the people when I first visited. I felt as if the faculty wanted me to be here because of who I was and my skill set, and not just to add another number to their roster. Not only was CofI able to provide a close-knit community, which was very important to me, but they were able to provide a small school environment with big world exposure and thinking.
B.A in Music Performance with minors in Creative Writing, Human Performance and Psychology & Health.
The College has helped me grow into someone that I didn’t think I could be. I was always good in school, but The College of Idaho has pushed me to be better. This college holds you to these high expectations when you start as a freshman to show you that you are always capable of doing more, and I believe that now due to The College of Idaho.
B.A. in Psychology with minors in Health Promotion and Communications.
Your innovative spirit has propelled you this far. What’s next? That’s for you to dream, make, live and unleash at The College of Idaho. Come see what awaits you here.
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