Concentration Overview: The Exercise Science concentration is a multidisciplinary approach to exercise, fitness, and wellness. The primary emphasis is on the effects of exercise on various body systems. Support studies provide a knowledge base oriented toward lifestyle maintenance and health promotion/risk reduction.
Post-graduate interests related to this degree include:
- Physical Therapy Schools
- Occupational Therapy Schools
- Physicians Assistant Programs
- Medical Schools
- Chiropractic Schools
- Athletic Training Programs
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Positions
- Personal Training
- Corporate/Hospital/University Fitness and Wellness Jobs
- Strength and Conditioning
- Sport Science
Advisement:
Advisement typically begins 3 week prior to registration.
Advisement/Registration Notes:
- Please see your DegreeWorks page prior to meeting with your advisor (access via Goldlink).
- Check your Registration Status in Goldlink to see when you can register and if you have any holds
- When communicating with your advisor via email, please include your E#
Who is your advisor?
Exercise Science majors will be advised by Nellie Frye in the College of Health Sciences Student Success Center
Nellie's office is in Room 431, Lamb Hall (College of Health Sciences).
Telephone number is 423-439-7625. From a campus phone, dial 97625.
Office hours 8:00 4:30, Monday-Friday
Appointments are recommended
Internship Documents:
All internship forms can be found on D2L attached to their respective dropbox folders.
For more information on internship courses, please contact Dr. Brandi Eveland-Sayers evelandsayer@etsu.edu
Graduation:
Major Program Sheet: Students will need to print out a pdf of their DegreeWorks form and have their advisor sign the document prior to taking it to the graduation office in Burgin Dossett Hall.
Intent to Graduate - see Apply to Graduate in Registration Tools section in Goldlink
Student Club:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students successfully matriculating may declare Kinesiology as a major with Exercise Science as their concentration.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
For more information please contact the Undergraduate Exercise Science Program Coordinator:
Dr. Brandi Eveland-Sayers
Department of Exercise Science
Box 70671
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614-1701
Telephone: (423) 439-5572
Fax: (423) 439-5383
E-mail: evelandsayer@etsu.edu
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Various forms of financial assistance are available through the Office of Financial Aid. In addition, student assistant positions may be available within the Department of Exercise Science.