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Health & Exercise Science
at Jefferson College of Health Sciences
 
 
Program Highlights

The bachelor’s-level Health & Exercise Science (HES) Program at Jefferson College of Health Sciences provides students with opportunities to explore the scientific foundations of human exercise as well as current issues relating to individual and community health.

 

In this program, students study the areas of human anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, psychology of physical activity, injury prevention, nutrition, and other aspects of health, as well as a wide range of general education subjects.

 

The program combines field and laboratory experiences with classroom instruction, so students have “hands-on” practice in areas such as cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, commercial and hospital wellness programs, fitness management, and allied health fields such as physical and occupational therapy.

 

These experiences help prepare graduates in the use of exercise and fitness activities in clinical, corporate and commercial environments.


A Foundation for Continuing 
Your Education 
The HES program is a natural fit for those students interested in earning a four year degree that can serve as a basis for further education at the graduate level. 

 
 


Stephanie Thomas, '11, HES
“I chose Jefferson because of the small class size and individualized attention
. And, the Health & Exercise Science Program has helped me prepare a plan for my future. I want to pursue a career in health promotion or corporate wellness. I'm now
continuing my education on a master's level."


HES students have explored continuing their educations in programs like JCHS’s Physician Assistant or Occupational Therapy Programs or the new Doctor of Physical Therapy Program now being offered by Radford University on the JCHS campus. With all of these great options now available, you could earn your bachelor's, master's and even a doctorate degree all on one campus in the heart of beautiful downtown Roanoke!


A Program That Allows You to Explore Many Career Opportunities

Another aspect of the HES program that makes it unique is the opportunity for students to experience four separate clinical internship rotations during their education. 

The advantage of these multiple internship opportunities is that HES students can explore the many types of careers they can choose upon graduation. Some of the HES students have even changed their goals after having had practical experiences, finding they excel in another area of health and exercise science.

HES Program graduates have entered careers as varied as prenatal and postnatal fitness education/consultation, exercise physiology, and health promotion and corporate wellness coordination.  


Learn More About the Health & Exercise Science Program at JCHS
To learn more about the HES Program at JCHS, visit http://www.jchs.edu/page.php/prmID/328.

Ready to apply to Jefferson College of Health Sciences? Begin your application process by applying online at http://www.jchs.edu/page.php/prmID/495.




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