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Impending Winter Storm

Due to the impending storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. 

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Due to ongoing power problems at the Kean Ocean Gateway Building, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will also be conducted remotely on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. This only applies to Kean Ocean. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

All vehicles parked on the Union campus must be relocated to the Vaughn-Eames overnight parking lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday to allow for storm cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus are subject to relocation. 

Exercise Science

Thanks to Kean's unique, science-based program, our Exercise Science majors can take advantage of rapidly growing employment opportunities in the fields of nutrition, fitness and wellness. 

Kean's Exercise Science program is the only one of its kind to offer three levels of field experience, which take place in a wide range of professional settings. Kean students have interned at facilities such as Trinitas Hospital, RWJ Barnabas Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Fitness and Wellness and the New York Jets. 

Exercise Science majors can also pursue certification by accredited agencies such as the National Council on Strength and Fitness to become Certified Personal Trainers or Certified Strength Coaches.

Planning on applying to a physical therapy or an athletic training program? Our Pre-Physical Therapy/Athletic Training option will prepare you by offering prerequisite courses commonly required by these graduate programs.

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Exercise Science

What You Learn

Acquire the foundational knowledge and flexible skill set required for various careers in fitness.   

  • Engage in 200+ hours of hands-on learning in a fitness or clinical setting
  • Perform, evaluate and interpret tests results to prescribe exercise programs
  • Explore approaches to nutrition and weight-management counseling
  • Learn innovative strategies in sports training 
  • Assess, design and implement supervised fitness programs for people with varied health issues

To Declare The Base BS Exercise Science major:

-2.5 GPA overall and in major

-Pass EXSC 2800 with B- or better

 

To Declare The Exercise Science Pre Athletic Training/Physical Therapy Major:

-2.75 GPA

-Competition of all GE courses

-Pass EXSC 2800 with B- or better

 

Faculty:

Walter Andzel, Ed.D., Professor

Adam Eckart, D.Sc., Assistant Professor

Pragya Sharma Ghimire, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Victoria Baxter, Lecturer II

Tara Bogota, Lecturer II

Elizabeth Esposito, Lecturer II

 

 

Program Information

Program Options:

B.S. in Exercise Science

This program provides students with an understanding of the acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise, sport, and fitness modes. Students will apply this knowledge to design and implement physical fitness programs for the healthy and those with controlled disease.

Exercise Science Four-Year Plan

Exercise Science Curriculum Sheet

B.S. Exercise Science Pre AT/PT

This program is similar to the B.S. in Exercise Science, but also prepares students with common prerequisites necessary to apply to athletic training and physical therapy graduate programs.

Exercise Science Pre PT/AT 4 Year Plan

Exercise Science Pre PT/AT Curriculum Sheet

 

Minor in Exercise Science

For More Information Contact:
Michael Graziano
Office Location: D'Angola 207
Phone: 908-737-0668
Email: mgrazian@kean.edu

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At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. That's why we encourage you to get involved in clubs and organizations, study abroad at our campus in China or elsewhere, and pursue internships that will advance your career. Find out more.

World-Class Facilities

Kean offers one of the best-equipped athletic training centers in the nation with provisions rarely seen at the NCAA Division III level.  

Athletic Training Facilities - Credit: Sara Ridgway
World-Class Facilities

Internships and Jobs

At Kean, we believe in helping all of our students find internships and jobs that support their career goals. Career services staff provide professional services and offer job fairs and networking events year-round.

Kean students gain real-world experience through internships. (Medical Technology)
Internships and Jobs

Intramurals

Kean's intramural sports programs offer students, faculty and staff fun and competitive ways to stay in shape and engage in on-campus sports activities.

Recreation and Intramurals Photo by Scott Lewis
Intramurals

Careers

Recent statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that jobs in fitness and recreation are among the fastest growing in the nation, and include the following careers:

  • Physical education teacher
  • Health club manager
  • Fitness instructor
  • Recreation center director
  • Health and wellness coordinator
  • Yoga and Pilates instructor
  • Community health educator
  • Exercise physiologist
  • Clinical exercise specialist 
  • Strength and conditioning coach

Exercise science graduates work on health and wellness teams in corporate, clinical, community and commercial environments researching health behaviors and risk factors, conducting assessments, designing remediation programs, and motivating individuals to make healthy choices to improve their well-being. 

13%

Employment of exercise physiologists is projected to grow 13 percent by 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Average class size at Kean

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