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Exercise scientists study the relationships among exercise participation, physical activity and human health and focus on the development and delivery of preventive and rehabilitative physical activity programs that promote health and prevent disease.

Career opportunities exist in academic institutions, hospitals and other medical/clinical settings, research laboratories, physical therapy facilities, rehabilitation facilities, health and fitness centers and public health agencies.

The mission of the Department of Exercise Science is to expand and disseminate the body of knowledge concerning the relationships between exercise participation, physical activity and human health.

EXERCISE SCIENCE NEWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Arnold School study reveals benefits of quercetin
A study by Mark Davis shows that the powerful antioxidant/anti-inflammatory compound found in fruits and vegetables significantly boosts endurance capacity and maximal oxygen capacity (VO2max).
Carson to present at 5th Cachexia Conference
Dr. James Carson has been invited to present his recent research findings related to cachexia, a mystifying condition that causes full-body wasting.
Swimming can cut men’s risk of dying in half
Research by exercise expert Stephen Blair finds that swimming appears to be a healthy alternative to other kinds of physical activity including running and walking.
Web visitors rate Wilcox article in top 10
Among most influential articles about research effort supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2008, says group's research chief.

University in U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 "America's Best Colleges" guide
University ranked in Top 10 'Most Promising and Innovative Schools' in the nation

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25th Annual Health/Fitness Specialist Workshop
Physical Therapy Program
Seminar Series
Spring 2009
MPH in Physical Activity
The Activist - Spring 2009 (PDF)
Behavioral-Biomedical Interface Training Program
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