This option will also prepare students for graduate study in the areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics, health promotion, and fitness and wellness.
The Kinesiology - Exercise Science, available at California State University, Fresno is also an ideal choice for those students wanting to prepare for admission to advanced clinical programs. The Exercise Science Option can enable students to fulfill prerequisites, while at the same time obtaining a Bachelor's degree. Many students in the option are seeking admission to clinical programs, such as, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, physician assistant, and medical school.
Marketability and advancement within these professions can be enhanced by additional certification through such organizations as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Completion of the degree in the Exercise Science Option is designed to prepare students to successfully complete most of these certification processes.
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