lewis university exercise and movement science program informational presentation
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Enhancing human performance through assessment and
prescription of exercise and movement
Exercise and Movement Science Information SheetLearn how to assess, analyze, and enhance human performance. Develop the hands-on and technological skills necessary to succeed in the rapidly growing world of fitness, health and wellness, sport and human movement.
Highlights● Students earn certifications from accredited
organizations like the American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM), the National Strength Training and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM).Get hands-on training with cutting-edge sport performance measurement tools
● Internship, work placement and clinical experience opportunities through leading local fitness and health care employers, starting as early as your first semester on campus
● Small class sizes provide the perfect learning environment for hands-on real-life application
● The program features an evolving curriculum design that incorporates special and current topics to keep up with industry trends and technology
More info on this degree program can be found here: http://lewisu.edu/academics/exercise-science/
Please contact Zach Binkley, Program Director for the Exercise and Movement Science Program, at [email protected] or 815-836-5930
KnowledgeOur graduates will not only become certified in the field of study or specialization they chose, but they will have more in-depth knowledge of the science behind our field.
Students also receive skill based training on entrepreneurship, social media,
Interdisciplinary
Curriculum: Credit Hour Breakdown
52 Credit Hours for Lewis University
General Education Credits
66 Credit Hours for Exercise and
Movement Science
10 Credit Hours for General Electives
The Curriculum: The Core Courses- 200-Level
Nutrition and Ergogenic AidsThe study of food, vitamins and minerals, and supplements and how it connects with health, exercise, movement, and disease.
Psychology/SociologyFrom training mental skills to history of sport, these domains look at the psychological and sociological foundations of the field.
Test and MeasurementStudents learn to properly and accurately test and measure subjects to assess and improve performance.
Anatomy and PhysiologyLearn about the structure and function of the 12 Human Organ Systems. These courses feature a lab component.
Motor Behavior/SkillStudents will learn how skill is acquired and developed through the lifespan as well as how to train for skill improvement.
The Curriculum: The Core Courses- 300 and 400-Level
Exercise PhysiologyThe study of human physiology during exercise.
KinesiologyThe study of functional anatomy and the movement patterns taken.
ExRxThe Prescription of Exercise. Working with special populations to improve health by prescribing exercise. “Exercise is Medicine”
Strength Training and ConditioningThe content capstone course that prepares students for advanced certifications like the NSCA-CSCS.
LabsStudents will perform labs in multiple courses. Three credit hours will be dedicated towards labs in Ex Phys, Biomechanics, and Strength Training and Conditioning.
BiomechanicsThe study of kinematics and kinetics, forces, vectors, and angles within movement.
The Curriculum: Seminars and Field Experience
Intro CourseCourse covers the five Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement Science, careers, certifications, and skills within the field.
Field Experience 1Students will take on a 40-hour project or site observation within the field. Students can perform multiple experiences.
3rd Year SeminarStudents explore current issues and develop solutions to solve the puzzles of our field. Advanced presentation skills are taught within this course.
Pre-InternshipStudents will hear from past and present students about their internship experience all while developing the materials and honing the skills needed to land a future internship experience.
InternshipA 300-hour in-field practicum that has students preparing for their future career.
Senior CapstoneStudents will learn about business writing, professionalism, web development, app creation, technology usage, financial management, and continuing education as it relates to our field.
Program ElectivesCareer and Certification Oriented
Three Program Focus Areas
Pre-Professional
Strength Training and Conditioning
Health and Wellness
Students can focus and prepare for a specific career path or route in the field.
Graduate Degrees within the Exercise and Movement Science Discipline
Exercise Physiologist
Nutritionist and Dietician
Human Ergonomics
Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Cardiac Rehabilitation
Employment for Specializations
Pre-Professional
Strength Training and Conditioning
Health and Wellness
● Physical Therapist● Occupational
Therapist● Exercise
Physiologist● Cardiac
Rehabilitation Specialist
● Chiropractor● Ergonomist● Nutritionist/
Dietician
● Personal Trainer● Group Exercise
Specialist● Strength Coach● Sport Performance
Enhancement Specialist
● Sport Coach● Corrective Exercise
Specialist● Sport Biomechanist
● Group Exercise Specialist
● Exercise Physiologist
● Yoga Instructor● Health Ambassador● Activities
Coordinator● Corporate Health
and Wellness
We’re GLOCAL
LocalGlobal
CertificationsEach career path has an associated certification(s).
Introduction to Human
Ergonomics
Adapted Movement
Science
Certification PrepsWorkshops to prepare for sitting for Professional Certifications.
Sport Performanc
e Enhanceme
nt
Personal Training
Group Exercise Science
Foundations of
Coaching
Data and Analytics
in Sport and Exercise
Technology in Sport and
Exercise
Employment for Specializations
Pre-Professional
Strength Training and Conditioning
Health and Wellness
● Physical Therapist● Occupational
Therapist● Exercise
Physiologist● Cardiac
Rehabilitation Specialist
● Chiropractor● Ergonomist● Nutritionist/
Dietician
● Personal Trainer● Group Exercise
Specialist● Strength Coach● Sport Performance
Enhancement Specialist
● Sport Coach● Corrective Exercise
Specialist● Sport Biomechanist
● Group Exercise Specialist
● Exercise Physiologist
● Yoga Instructor● Health Ambassador● Activities
Coordinator● Corporate Health
and Wellness
Kyle WolakYear: SophomoreHometown: Sauk Village, Illinois
Why choose Exercise and Movement Science?Kyle joined the program with plans of working with sport performance. He is also looking into a grad school for further study in human ergonomics. Growing up Kyle never had many facilities to go to that would help him developing his athletic abilities at a pace he would’ve liked. He wants to give athletes an opportunity to excel in something they love and has hopes to run his own sport performance facility for baseball.
Kyle’s tech is a baseball that has an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a gps system inside of it. This all allows for the ball speed to be accounted for as well as spin velocity, exit velocity and to see where on the field the ball lands. This tech is going to a great training tool for both a team’s offense and pitchers.
Aurora BreedenYear: FreshmanHometown: Carterville, Illinois
Why choose Exercise and Movement Science?Aurora decided to chose exercise and movement science as her major because she is interested in physical therapy and coaching high school cross country and track and field. With the major, Aurora knew that she would be studying anatomy and studying it would further help her improve her makeup skills. By her senior year of high school, Aurora was focused on coaching and didn’t have much interest in makeup. When she came here to Lewis, though, she gained more interest in creating difficult makeup. This makeup involved fantasy creatures, which she was inspired to do through theatre, and anatomical injuries. With studying anatomy, Aurora was able to better identify and recreate ligaments, bones, and muscle structures. She uses the tools readily available to her through the major and has applied them to her life, career goals, and personal hobbies.
Dora AndrejszkiYear: JuniorHometown: Budapest, Hungary
Why choose Exercise and Movement Science?At first Dora was interested in nursing, but saw her calling was sport science. She still has a passion to help people, so she is looking into Occupational Therapy and working with athletes with therapy after they recover for their injury. Along with being involved in occupational therapy, she wants to become a tennis coach for a high performance level for at ages of 10 to 14.
While in Hungary, Dora became certified in sports management. She used the certification to become involved with a tennis camp here in America, where she helped teach tennis and was an assistant manager/coach. She also helped with fitness in the 10 year old age group where she helped with transportation and player administration. Back in Hungary, she volunteers to help youth tennis players better their skills in tennis performance.
Ian KomanYear: SophomoreHometown: Chicago, Illinois
Why choose Exercise and Movement Science?Ian decided to choose exercise and movement science as his major because he is interested in becoming a personal trainer and is looking into becoming a nutritionist. In high school, Ian took all the classes as he could that involved health and wellness. As an incoming freshman, he saw that Lewis was creating an Exercise and Science Program and knew that he wanted to learn that field. Ian since then has visited multiple gyms to see how he would fit in with the personal training staff and has now been offered a personal training job at LA Fitness. He is looking forward to spreading his passion and knowledge to everyone he can with this new opportunity. He hopes to educate people through training giving them a better insight into fitness and the benefits of it in their lives.
Advisory Board
Dr. Brian DamhoffNaperville, IL
Derreck BakerChicago, IL
Review● Broad field that allows for single or multiple specializations through content-specific courses and certification
preps. ● Internship, work placement and clinical experience opportunities through leading local fitness and health care
employers, starting as early as your first semester on campus● Labs and clinical experiences are being developed to give the hands-on skill development for students and to
promote community involvement through service● The program features an evolving curriculum design that incorporates special and current topics to keep up
with industry trends and technology and to reflect job placement options.
More info on this degree program can be found here: http://lewisu.edu/academics/exercise-science/
Please contact Zach Binkley, Program Director for the Exercise and Movement Science Program, at [email protected] or 815-836-5930
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