Exercise Physiology Degree

The exercise physiology program at Bethany Lutheran College prepares students for careers as an exercise/fitness specialist, group fitness instructor, personal trainer, or strength and conditioning coach. The program focuses on the physiological process involved in physical or motor activity. Program courses include: muscular and skeletal anatomy, molecular and cellular basis of muscle contraction, muscle and body training, physiology of specific exercises and activities, and physiology of injury. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer exercise physiology degrees.

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Bethany Lutheran College (BLC)

1500 Birchmont Dr, Bemidji, MN

Bethany Lutheran College is a nonprofit private college that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, in a predominantly rural area. The high teacher to student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the limited enrollment, approximately 600 students, maintained by BLC.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs BLC offers:

• Communication, General
• Business Administration
• Psychology
• Biology
• Music

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The majority of students at this school scored between 21 - 27 on the ACT exam. 84% of those who apply are accepted to Bethany Lutheran College, of which 43% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available for students, which costs around $3,500 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Bethany Lutheran College "Vikings" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.blc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Exercise Physiology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. BLC offers a bachelor's degree program in exercise physiology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Description

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical scientists, except epidemiologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.3% from 2014 to 2024

Exercise Physiologists

Description

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).