Simmons Health and Exercise science program
Do you want to improve the lives of others in a rapidly growing field? By studying Health and Exercise Science at Simmons University, students are exposed to industry-leading technology used in the healthcare and wellness fields.
A typical lab course for undergraduate exercise science students involves working with subjects on:
Physiological Testing
Biomechanical Movement Analysis
Exercise Assessment
Exercise Prescription
Physical Activity and Reducing Chronic Disease Risk
Data Acquisition and Analysis
WHAT'S NEW!
Welcome New Faculty Members
Ling Xin, PhD
Tim Hanway, MS, CSCS, ACSM-EP
CoAES Accreditation
Seeking Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES) AY 24-25
Through accreditation, we can assure our academic program meets defined professional standards for student outcomes
Newly Renovated Science Lab, Equipment & Research Space
Continued Expansion of Internship Affiliations & Partnerships
OUR FACULTY
Michael Welch, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Program Director, Assistant Teaching Professor
Ling Xin, PhD
Assistant Professor
Timothy Hanway, MS, CSCS, ACSM-EP
Internship Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Practice
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Our major prepares students for a variety of graduate programs and professional careers through established pathways .
Students in the Health and Exercise Science program have access to an array of prestigious internship opportunities.