Exercise Science / Physical Education

The Exercise Science / Physical Education department aims to blend academic preparation, practical application and personal attention. All of our students receive a strong foundation in the biological sciences including human anatomy, human physiology, exercise physiology and kinesiology. On the practical side, you'll have a variety of internship opportunities at recognized clinics, corporations and fitness centers throughout the Midwest. In your senior year, you'll collect and analyze data as part of a senior research project that you'll present and potentially even publish.

You'll also work directly with Adrian's athletic teams. You'll attend weekly clinics led by a physician on topics related to athletic training and physical therapy. You'll observe surgical procedures and accompany student-athletes during medical appointments. You'll also attend two to three in-services every semester where local professionals will give presentations and answer questions. And you'll have the opportunity to attend regional and national conventions in your area of interest. The payoffs for you could be big. Adrian graduates have enjoyed a nearly perfect acceptance rate into physical therapy and medical school programs in recent years.

"Exercise Science is a springboard into all the allied health fields. We've had students go into physical and occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, athletic training, nursing, and medical school." - Professor Kevin Darr