The Cedarville University Exercise Science Program prepares students to advance the Kingdom of Christ by promoting the physical, intellectual, and spiritual development of each individual. Physically, the program helps to develop an awareness of the Christian's stewardship responsibility with regard to the care and use of the body. Each student pursuing a major within the Department of Exercise and Sport Science is expected to maintain a high level of personal physical fitness. A semi-annual one and one-half mile run is used to evaluate the status of the student's fitness. Intellectually, the exercise science program helps to develop the student to become a prudent professional in whatever career they choose within the exercise science field.
Students are challenged and educated with courses in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, motor learning and development, biomechanics, exercise testing and prescription, first aid and CPR, and nutrition.
Spiritually, the faculty provide experiences and instruction that will help develop Christ-like attitudes and actions in and through sports, games, self-testing activities, aquatics and lifetime recreational pursuits. This, along with the Bible minor offered at Cedarville University, prepares students to engage the world for Christ, not only in the field of exercise science but in their daily lives as well.
Students planning to pursue careers in exercise and sport science are best prepared by taking a college preparatory curriculum in high school which includes four years of physical education and related courses. In addition, they should seek involvement in organized athletic programs and establish habits of maintaining good personal fitness.