Exercise Science Major

At Hamline, exercise science majors starting as early as their first year participate in research with faculty, something normally reserved for graduate students at other institutions. You get to design and conduct your own research project.

The list of possible research projects is as varied as your interests. For example, picture yourself:

• Investigating how a beetroot supplement affects exercise efficiency and blood pressure in trained athletes
• Exploring the levels of awareness about high blood pressure among college students 
• Researching the effects of a seven-week yoga program on measures of functional mobility and perceived stress and fatigue levels in older adults
• Investigating the effects of carbohydrate and protein beverages on exercise performance in elite cyclists
• Study levels of awareness about the beneficial effects of exercise on the immune system among older adults

And during your research process, you’ll collaborate with scientists at major research institutions, publish your research in scientific journals, and present your work at local, regional, and national conferences. 
 

Learn more about undergraduate research at Hamline 

We make sure you leave Hamline with work experience in the field of exercise science on your resume. And the opportunities are boundless. Whether you want to explore a career in research, physical therapy, athletic training, or other fields, we have internship opportunities for you.

Examples of past exercise science student internships include:

• Special Olympics Minnesota, special projects coordinator and coaching intern
• ACR Homes, personal care assistant
• Hamline University Athletic Training, sports medicine assistant
• Minnesota Icemen Baseball Club, strength and conditioning intern

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Our innovative courses and one-on-one mentoring by faculty will give you the tools to succeed in a variety of jobs, such as:

• Senior research scientist
• Athletic trainer
• Occupational therapist
• Cardiopulmonary rehab therapist
• Physical therapist
• Clinical research specialist

And you can explore careers in many different fields, such as: 

• Industry research and development 
• Orthotics and prosthetics
• Athletic training
• Occupational therapy
• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• Physical therapy
• Wellness coaching
• Strength and conditioning
• Personal training
• Research program management

Our graduates have gone on to medical and graduate schools across the country in the pursuit of master’s and doctoral degrees. Examples of programs and schools include:

• Master of Science in Athletic Training, University of Evansville
• Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, University of Texas at Austin 
• Cardiac Physiology master’s program, University of Wisconsin - River Falls 
• Master of Science in Athletic Training, University of Montana
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin- Madison
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Saint Catherine University