Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Degree: Pre-Athletic Training Emphasis
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Learn Foundational Knowledge in Kinesiology and Pre-Athletic Training

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science with a Pre-Athletic Training emphasis at Grand Canyon University can help you enter the field of kinesiology. Offered by the College of Natural Sciences at GCU, this program is designed to teach you the foundational knowledge and skills to later translate to your career and may put you on the right path toward pursuing a master’s in athletic training degree.

This program lays a solid groundwork in exercise science, equipping you with essential principles, while immersing you in critical athletic training practices and subject matters. Through this on-campus program, you will study coursework and attend labs that cover various topics, including the following, to gain a well-rounded, STEM-focused education:

  • General nutrition and wellness
  • Resistance training and cardiovascular fitness
  • Health promotion
  • Kinesiology
  • Sport and exercise science
  • Treatment, care and prevention of athletic injuries
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Benefits of the BS in Exercise Science: Pre-Athletic Training Emphasis

In this degree program you’ll get a hands-on look at athletic training through a combination of theory-based courses and specified labs. You will experience a deep exploration of the relationship among kinesiology, exercise science and athletic training.

While completing your coursework, you will focus on competencies that can help you understand the breadth of the profession, including:

  • Explaining, analyzing and describing functions of the human body and how adaptations of movement relate to overall health and wellness
  • Analyzing, interpreting and applying data to improve movement and enhance exercises 
  • Performing appropriate, preventative techniques
  • Considering psychological, biological and social factors and how they influence a person’s perception on healthcare practices

Grasping these competencies involves studying advanced healthcare topics, applying existing studies to practical scenarios and deeply comprehending human anatomy and how movement affects overall health.

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