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Exercise & Sports Science
Exercise and Sports Science (ESS) is the study of immediate and long-term effects of physical activity on the body. Prepare for a career in your field as you examine the contribution of anatomy, biomechanics, motor learning, physiology, and health behaviors in the development of effective movement skills, exercise, and sports performance.
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"From advisers to professors, each person you talk to and work with is really invested in your success on a personal level."
Cheyanne Moxley, '19 -
100% of Meredith Exercise and Sports Science graduates with health and physical education licensure have secured a job in teaching or obtained a graduate school assistantship their first year out of college.
At Meredith, our ideal location near downtown Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park means you’ll have access to a variety of internships that prepare you for any number of careers. Recent internships held by ESS students include:
- Rex Wellness Centers
- WakeMed
- Triangle Volleyball Club
- Triangle Orthopedics
- Workplace Solutions
- Valencell
Majoring in ESS at Meredith College will prepare you for a career in your field whether you plan to go to work right after graduation or pursue graduate or professional school.
Exercise and Sports Science Program
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Exercise and Sports Science major Lauren Grodi, ’20, used her strengths at Meredith as volleyball team captain, student researcher, and intern. Next she’ll apply them while earning her doctorate in physical therapy at East Carolina University.
Exercise and sports science major Essence Thomas, '20, plans to become a physical therapist with the armed services after she graduates.
After Brittany Preston, ’19, graduated from Meredith she headed to Liberty University to earn a Master of Science in exercise science and wellness with a concentration in fitness and performance.
As an ESS major, you’ll be encouraged to conduct research while pursuing your degree. Identify a special topic and work under the supervision of a professor or join a research team. Recent research topics include:
- An Investigation of Relationships between Freshman Academic Credit Hours and Health Status of Undergraduate Females
- The Effects of Sports Drinks on Aerobic Performance
- An Analysis of the Effects of Physical and Reactive Training on Agility Performance
- Influences of Fitness Assessment Programs on Female Undergraduate Exercise and Sport Science Majors
ESS majors can join the Sports Science Association and gain valuable hands-on experience. Help organize a community event. Support your fellow students’ health and wellness. Attend professional conferences and meetings.
