University of Mary Exercise Science Program Ranked as One of the Best in the U.S.
俾斯麦,ND — Best Health Degrees, one of America’s leading online higher education resources, ranks University of Mary’s Exercise Science and Kinesiology 15th among hundreds of accredited bachelor’s programs in America for 2021.
The publication states that the private, 天主教 university in Bismarck, ND, “offers a bachelor’s of science in Exercise Science which has an upper 90 percent percentile graduation rate. We looked at programs in terms of 认证, 课程, length of the program, admission requirements, 还有成本. To rank the 25 Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology bachelor’s programs, Best Degrees editors researched accredited, trusted programs of all kinds. From our initial pool, we ranked programs according to price, 认证, 声誉, and salary potential, using data from IPEDS and Niche, U.S. 新闻 and World Report, and other higher education rating publications.”
Among Mary’s required courses are biology, human anatomy and physiology, 生物化学, 心理学, exercise physiology, pathophysiology and exercise, exercise prescription, 等. Studies in nutrition, basic pharmacology, biomechanics and 运动机能学 are also included. A clinical practicum is part of the curriculum, as is an internship. This degree requires 129 credit hours and can be completed in four years (128 weeks).
“It is certainly an honor to earn this ranking and recognition,” said Dr. Jill Nustad chair of the Exercise Physiology Department at the University of Mary. University of Mary’s exercise science curriculum has always been strong in foundational and applied sciences, with an emphasis on experiential, hands-on service learning. Our clinical flavor and student staffed pro-bono Exercise Clinic differentiates us from other programs, especially in combination with research and interprofessional experiences. We also have wonderful community, 区域, and national partners who provide strong internship sites. We aim to prepare our students for careers in all aspects of the field and encourage students to consider graduate studies, where over 70 percent go on to study in health science fields such as clinical exercise physiology, 物理治疗, occupational therapy, 呼吸道护理, 运动机能学, athletic training, physician’s assistant, 脊椎按摩疗法, or medical school.”
Primarily, 运动机能学 is the study of movement, function, and performance. Exercise science concentrates on the body’s response to movement, function, and performance. 访问 University of Mary’s Exercise Science program for more information. To enroll, email enroll@zjhsycw.com, or call (701) 355-8030, and (800) 288-6279 (MARY).
关于 the University of Mary
True to its motto “lumen vitae”—The Light of Life—the University of Mary offers education for the whole of life through cutting-edge professional programs and graduate programs animated by moral courage and leadership in chosen professions and service to the community. 一个私人, co-educational 天主教 institution, the University of Mary welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.
一个基督徒, 天主教, Benedictine institution founded in 1959 by the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, Mary offers nearly 60 bachelor’s, 15个硕士, and five doctoral programs—in Business Administration, 教育, 护理实践, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. The 19-sport Athletic Department adheres to its Greatness Through Virtue mission under the governance of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) conferences. 有3个以上,800名学生, Mary has locations in North Dakota, 蒙大拿, 堪萨斯, 亚利桑那州, 罗马, 意大利, as well as vibrant online offerings.