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Exercise Science and Sport Studies



Find out more about the Exercise Science and Sport Studies program.

Students choosing to be a part of the exercise science and sports studies major will have opportunities in a wide range of movement-related fields. Based on emphasis in two different areas (exercise science or sport studies), this major gives options diverse in areas of exercise science, sport management, and coaching.

The exercise science emphasis may lead to opportunities in the fields of rehabilitation, such as physical therapy and occupational therapy, chiropractic, fitness clubs, personal training, strength and conditioning, coaching, and other wellness professions. The sport studies emphasis prepares students for careers in coaching and management. Minors in business or sport management would be beneficial for students choosing this major.

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Faculty

Click the links below to learn more about Lakeland's exercise science and sport studies faculty.

April Arvan

April Arvan

April A. Arvan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies, joined the faculty full-time in 2007, though she taught part-time at the college for many years. She is also an...
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Kelly Quick

Kelly Quick

Kelly Quick brings an informed, passionate approach to Lakeland's exercise science program. A member of Lakeland's faculty since 2008, Kelly encourages students to delve beyond the obvious, and a...
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