Applied Exercise Science

The concentration in Applied Exercise Science is designed to prepare educators and non-educators for careers in the field of Strength and Conditioning. This program is appropriate for individuals interested in coaching, personal training, corporate wellness, and clinical exercise science. The Applied Exercise Science program provides learning experiences by combining exercise science theory with practical application. Students will gain the requisite knowledge, skills and dispositions to attain the National Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification and/or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Instructor certification.

Applied Exercise Science

Where can I take courses?

Core Courses

(12-Hours Required of Every M.Ed. Program) are Offered at the Following Locations:

	Face-to-Face	Hybrid	Totally Online
Ashland Campus
Columbus Center
Cleveland Center
Elyria Center
Massillon/Stark Center

Major Professional Courses

(Those Specific to this Program) are Offered at the Following Locations:

	Face-to-Face	Hybrid	Totally Online
Ashland Campus
Columbus Center

Note: Online courses do not require students to attend classes at a graduate center. Hybrid courses are a combination of online and face-to-face classes. Hybrid and online sections of classes are not available for every course during every term. See the Graduate Course Rotations and the current Schedule of Graduate Course Offerings for additional information.