Department Overview Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science

Mission

Coursework in the Department of Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science (HWES) at Benedictine College focuses on lifelong wellness through the development of the whole student: physically, intellectually, and spiritually. Our Major studies and concentrations are interdisciplinary in nature. The HWES department provides high quality education and career preparation by forming dynamic professional relationships with all our students. Our goal is to help students acquire foundational content and theory while also providing hands-on, practical application of material. Combining content and skills from the fields of education, social sciences, and healthcare, students in the HWES department are prepared to serve in a variety of careers after graduation. Graduates from our department have been hired in positions such as public and private schools, sports venues, fitness centers, community/public health organizations, physical therapy clinics, outdoor recreation programming, and beyond.

Objectives

1. Prepare professional and skilled athletic health care professionals; health and physical educators; strength and conditioning coaches; sport-specific coaches; and sport managers.
2. Assist and advocate for program alumni in pursuing graduate studies as desired.
3. Facilitate opportunities for students to learn theory and application through practical extracurricular experiences.Equip students with certification in first aid, CPR, and/or strength and conditioning.
4. Promote positive attitudes about health and fitness so all students recognize, discover, and utilize the benefits of active and healthy choices across the lifespan.

Majors

• Exercise Science with concentrations in:
  • Teaching Physical Education and Health
  • General Healthcare
  • Coaching
  • Sports Management
• Strength and Conditioning
• Athletic Health Care

Minors

• Exercise Science