The exercise science pathway includes training in sports and recreational health care. Students who enjoy learning about fitness, athletic injuries and prevention, and proper nutrition will benefit from this pathway.
What you’ll learn:
Students in this class will study human anatomy and physiology, health appraisal and fitness testing, exercise programming, nutrition and weight management, injury recognition and prevention, rehabilitation techniques and safety practices. They will utilize the excellent fitness facilities available at the school.
What jobs are available to graduates?
Athletic trainer
Fitness instructor
Personal trainer
Physical education teacher
Recreation director
Sports medicine
Physical therapy
Nutrition counselor
Additional Course Preparation:
Students enrolled in Exercise Science need to take anatomy and physiology, preferably as juniors, as part of their college prep curriculum.
College credits offered:
College Tech Prep has an agreement with the University of Akron permitting successful students to earn seven semester hours of college credit.
