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Allied Health
A Bachelor of Science interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for admission into graduate level allied health care provider programs especially physical therapy and occupational therapy. The allied health major is not necessarily designed to prepare students for the medical profession. Students seeking admission to medical school should consider majoring in the premed program offered in the department of science and mathematics.
Athletic Training
Cedarville's Athletic Training major qualifies you to work with both amateur and professional athletes in high schools, colleges, and sports medicine clinics. As a recognized allied health profession, a career in athletic training requires a significant level of scientific and medical preparation. You should complete college preparatory courses in biology, chemistry, and advanced biology (or human anatomy and physiology) during your high school experience. Cedarville prepares you for the real world of athletic training with many opportunities for practical experience. The athletic training major is designed to help you pass the N.A.T.A. examination for certification. Cedarville students do well on their examination and are in demand by some of the top training facilities in the United States.
Exercise Science - Bachelor of Arts
The exercise science major prepares students for careers in exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, biomechanics, personal fitness services, or as an exercise specialist in corporate or private fitness centers and sports medicine clinics. This program is excellent preparation for graduate or professional schools. Students can also get involved in the campus Health and Fitness Organization.
Exercise Science - Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in exercise science prepares students for careers in exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, biomechanics, personal fitness services, or as an exercise specialist in corporate or private fitness centers and sports medicine clinics.
Multi-Age Physical Education
The multi-age physical education major prepares students to teach physical education in grades preK-12 in public and Christian schools. Students who complete this curriculum will be licensed by the state of Ohio and the Association of Christian Schools International. The Ohio teaching license, through reciprocal agreements, is automatically recognized in 42 states. For additional information about teaching in other states, see the Education Department section of this catalog. Students can also get involved in the Physical Education Organization -- Phi Epsilon Omega.
Sport and Exercise Studies
The sport and exercise studies major prepares students for a career in entry-level positions in YMCA, sport ministry organizations, social service agencies, recreation centers, college and university intramural or athletic departments, and other possibilities within the sport industry. This program can be used as preparation for graduate school in such areas as sport psychology, recreational therapy, occupational therapy, ergonomics, or motor learning and development. A minor selected with advisor approval is also part of the requirements for this major. Students can also get involved in the Physical Education Organization -- Phi Epsilon Omega.
Sport Management
The sport management major prepares graduates to pursue career opportunities across the wide spectrum of sport: from amateur to collegiate to professional to corporate sport settings; and from roles in management to marketing to journalism to law. Students can also get involved in the campus Sport Management student organization.