Program Overview
Equip yourself to help others become better versions of themselves. Our interdisciplinary program teaches you how to empower your community through wellness, health and fitness.
At Lipscomb, you will gain valuable experiential knowledge with our advanced facilities, where you’ll learn how the human body functions, moves and grows stronger. You’ll receive the highest quality of instruction and mentorship from passionate professors who are experts in their fields. You’ll also benefit from faculty relationships with local practices and organizations, immersing yourself in Nashville’s professional community.
Earn a degree that will pave your career path as a physical or occupational therapist, physician’s assistant, chiropractor, nurse or any other health care field you could imagine. When you graduate, you’ll join the rest of your peers who landed careers in the field or were admitted to the allied health graduate schools of their choice — who are transforming lives around the world.
Courses
Specific courses required:
- AT 3002 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- BY 1134 - Principles of Biology: Cell and Genetics
- BY 1144 - Principles of Biology: Diversity and Ecology
- BY 3514 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BY 3524 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- CM 1113 - General Chemistry I
- CM 1211 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
- EX 2533 - Kinesiology
- EX 3002 - Mechanics of Movement
- EX 3363 - Biostatistics
- EX 4113 - Exercise Physiology
- EX 4123 - Exercise Physiology Lab
- EX 4133 - Exercise Evaluation and Prescription
- EX 4143 - Special Topics in Exercise Science
- EX 4153 - Strength and Conditioning Program Design
- EX 4163 - Applied Exercise Physiology
- EX 4224 - Externship in Kinesiology
- HL 1303 - Healthful Living
- HL 3302 - First Aid and Emergency Care
- NUTR 2613 - Principles of Nutrition
- MG 3503 - Leading and Managing People or MK 3503 - Principles of Marketing
- PE 2203 - Foundations in Kinesiology
- PE 2402 - Concepts of Motor Learning
- PE 4323 - Administration of Exercise Related Programs
- PE 4502 - Seminar in Kinesiology
Note:
All students majoring in exercise science must achieve a "C" or above in all department courses required for the exercise science major.
Student to faculty ratio
Our Faculty
Career Paths
Physical Therapists
Physical therapists, sometimes called PTs, help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of the rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.
Athletic Trainers
Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.
Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.
