November 19, 2015
La Roche College Introduces Exercise and Sport Science Major
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 19, 2015 – La Roche University recently added a new major in the field of exercise and sport science.
The program will provide students an interdisciplinary approach and comprehensive knowledge to the scientific basis of human movement, physical activity, exercise and sport performance.
Jane Arnold, chair of the Natural and Behavioral Science Division, said. “This program prepares students for careers in a variety of areas related to human movement, exercise and physical activity, and it prepares students for advancing their studies in a variety of graduate programs.”
Exercise scientists and exercise physiologists are professionals who specialize in assessing, evaluating and prescribing exercise for health-related fitness outcomes of individuals in private, health and corporate settings. Sport scientists are professionals who assess, evaluate and prescribe exercise and training protocols for the purpose of enhancing the sport performance potential of individuals. Other options include the growing field of clinical exercise physiology where the Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) assesses, evaluates and prescribes individual exercise for chronic disease populations in various medical settings.
“In accordance with growing market trends, La Roche will prepare graduates for careers in both clinical and athletic settings, as well as working with the general fitness population,” Professor Arnold explained. “Students will benefit from an interdisciplinary, liberal arts education with a strong background in the sciences, making them job or graduate school ready.”
The following coursework is required to successfully complete the Exercise and Sport Science major: 36 credits in science and math; 19 credits in exercise science and sports performance; 37 core credits; and 28 general elective credits. La Roche requires a minimum of 120 credits for the degree.
Starting in the fall of 2016, only freshmen will be admitted into the program. Those who are interested may apply online or contact the Office of Freshman Admissions at admissions@laroche.edu or 412-526-1272.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate and six graduate degree programs, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences, as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,500 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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