Exercise science is the study of human movement as related to exercise and physical activity from an applied, primarily life science perspective. It is dedicated to promoting and integrating scientific research and education on the effects and benefits of exercise, and to the delivery of physical-activity programs that prevent disease, facilitate rehabilitation, promote health and enhance human performance.

Small classes and intensive, personalized instruction will help you excel in the critical foundation courses for your major.

Opportunity to closely learn one-on-one with instructors in a lab setting.

Opportunity to get involved in a variety of different experiments to prepare students for upper-level labs in the major.

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The exercise science curriculum will provide you with the strong educational foundation you will need for upper-level studies and advanced degrees in the field. Academic advisors work one-on-one with students to ensure requirements are met for a seamless transition to continuing education and professional careers.

College Algebra or Precalculus Mathematics

Curriculum

Hesston College admits those students who will benefit from the educational environment of the college and who will contribute to the shared life of the campus community. Applicants seeking a degree from Hesston College must be graduates of an accredited high school or its equivalent to be eligible to attend. Admission is granted after careful review of the candidate’s academic promise, social character, and potential for success. Hesston College does not discriminate based on age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, or disability. Applicants who have not completed high school but have taken the General Educational Development tests (G.E.D.) are considered for admission on the basis of official test scores. Each applicant to Hesston College shall be considered for acceptance based on the indicators below. Evidence of each indicator may include but not be limited to official academic records, student information forms, personal reference forms, or personal contact with the applicant. Failure to meet any criterion may result in Academic Contractual Acceptance or rejection of the application.

A high school transcript indicates an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, and college transcript(s) (if applicable) indicates a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.

Transcript analysis shows successful completion of appropriate high school curriculum or GED certificate.

A standardized achievement test in the form of ACT or SAT is completed and results are reported to Hesston College. 

ACT Reading Score is 15 or above and ACT Composite Score is 15 or above.

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score is 410 or above and SAT Composite Score is 830 or above.

ACCUPLACER reading score of 236 or above. (ACCUPLACER is accepted for transfer students without an ACT or SAT score or students who have been out of high school for at least one year. If a student has been out of high school for less than a year and doesn’t have an ACT or SAT score, ACCUPLACER may be offered. Students must achieve a 236 or above on all sections or may enter on Academic Contractual Acceptance.)

Shows academic readiness to do college-level work (based on class rank, coursework rigor, or other academic indicators).

Displays appropriate social interactions.

Will contribute to the campus community in a positive way.

Able to live independently by managing such things as time schedule, self-care, and finances.

Understands the expectations of Hesston College and is able to adhere to stated community standards.

Expresses personal and academic goals for attending college.

Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be reviewed by an Academic Contractual Acceptance Committee chosen and chaired by the vice president of Admissions and will include: vice president of Student Life, academic dean, and admissions counselor.

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Important traits for students in this program include having an intellectual curiosity, the ability to adapt to situations, self-drive, and compassion.

Program Outcome

If you’re attending school at least half-time, the COA is the estimate of tuition and fees, cost of room and board (or living expenses), cost of books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses (including a reasonable amount for the documented cost of a personal computer), allowance for childcare or other dependent care, costs related to a disability, and reasonable costs for eligible study-abroad programs. Other custom COA items would include program-specific fees such as Nursing fees, Aviation fees, or Business fees.

Your personal COA depends on living on or off campus and if you are a dependent or independent student.

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With the current trend toward wellness, careers following the exercise science path continue to grow

Career Opportunities

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