{"id":5594,"date":"2021-07-15T18:38:10","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T18:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kwu.isinqa.com\/?post_type=academic_departments&p=5594"},"modified":"2025-04-24T10:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:00:03","slug":"sports-exercise-science","status":"publish","type":"academic_departments","link":"https:\/\/www.kwu.edu\/academics\/departments\/sports-exercise-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Sport & Exercise Science"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Department of Sport and Exercise Science (SPES) provides a\u00a0hands-on\u00a0approach to prepare graduates for positions in professional and university athletic programs, community sports organizations, private and public fitness, recreation programs, as well as health and physical education.<\/p>\n

Students are able to complete their education with authentic experience within the university and community allowing for a realistic experience to education.\u00a0The Department of Sport and Exercise Science is committed to educate, mentor, and guide students, faculty, and the community in the development of personal growth, skill acquisition, and lifelong wellness.<\/p>\n

In addition to the pre-professional programs, cooperative programs and graduate school preparation, the department also offers a service program for the Liberal Studies requirement.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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About the Sport & Exercise Science Program<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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The Department of Sport and Exercise Science is committed to academic distinction, mentoring students and guiding the community in the development of personal growth, skill acquisition, sport and lifelong wellness.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Exercise Science – Personal Training Emphasis<\/a><\/p>\n

Exercise Science – Fitness and Wellness<\/a><\/p>\n

Health Science – Pre-PT<\/a><\/p>\n

Health Science – Pre-Athletic Training<\/a><\/p>\n

Sport Management<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statements<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n

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The DEI vision for Kansas Wesleyan is to promote a diverse culture of equity, inclusion, <\/span>integrity, and collaboration that deepens understanding and embraces intercultural and global <\/span>experiences for students, faculty and staff.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sport and Exercise Science Department
\n<\/strong>The Department of Sport and Exercise Science at Kansas Wesleyan University places a <\/span>high value on inclusiveness in order to create the most favorable atmosphere in which <\/span>our students learn, and our faculty and staff carry out their professional responsibilities. <\/span>We see diversity as encompassing variability in age, cultural identity, ethnicity, gender, <\/span>faith, geographic background, political and ideological perspectives, race, sexual <\/span>orientation, social and economic status.<\/span><\/p>\n

Updated September 2023<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Students who complete a Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Exercise Science will be able to:<\/span>
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