Elon Department of Exercise Science

Elon Department of Exercise Science This is the official page for the Department of Exercise Science at Elon University.

Exercise Science is the systematic study of the mechanisms underlying human movement exercise, and physical activity. Sub-disciplines include human anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, psychology, motor control and biomechanics. An individual studying exercise science should have a strong interest in applying scientific principles to a variety of human movement, exercise and physical activity settin

gs. The Exercise Science program is dedicated to developing a student’s critical thinking skills, capacity to solve problems and the ability to apply theoretical concepts and contribute to the existing body of knowledge. The abilities are addressed in classroom and laboratory settings as well as practicum, internship and independent research opportunities. An Exercise Science degree prepares students for careers in a variety of areas related to human movement, exercise and physical activity. The career possibilities for an individual with an exercise science background and appropriate graduate study include many fields in health and medicine such as cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, medicine and chiropractics. The Exercise Science graduate may also pursue careers or advanced studies in disciplines including, but not limited to, corporate wellness, strength and conditioning, public health, personal training, applied physiology, psychology, bioengineering and related areas of research.

12/15/2023
09/11/2023

Mentors can serve varied functions for students over the course of their education, and these relationships can also develop in very different ways. How can we help students learn strategies for identifying and developing these meaningful relationships? https://buff.ly/3L64BOv

Congrats Grace! We’ll continue to watch you make positive impacts on your journey!
05/21/2022

Congrats Grace! We’ll continue to watch you make positive impacts on your journey!

In this series, Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences is shining the spotlight on distinguished members of the Class of 2022 from a wide array of disciplines.

Great to see Exercise Science alum, Ben Rosicky (2021) have the work from his honors thesis published. Nice work Ben!
02/28/2022

Great to see Exercise Science alum, Ben Rosicky (2021) have the work from his honors thesis published. Nice work Ben!

International Journal of Exercise Science 15(5): 341-357, 2022. The Braverman Nature Assessment (BNA) is intended to determine the dominant monoamine neurochemical that drives an individual’s temperament and behavior. The measure has been colloquially praised for the ability to determine the most ...

01/26/2022

Paige Kensrue was a physical therapist for the WTA and has moved into private clinic work. She talks about what makes Elon special.

01/14/2022

Through a CATL DIG Project, Eric Hall, Lauren Walker, and Aaron Piepmeier sought to assess the climate for Exercise Science students around issues of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), by specifically focusing on a course required for all majors, Sport or Exercise Psychology (SEP), which emphasizes interventions to change behavior and how to work with people, using the biopsychosocial model. Their project was also awarded a stage II grant, which will conclude this spring.

Learn more about their stage I project and outcomes (please note, link downloads a .pdf document report): https://buff.ly/3Jwsoow

Photo (left to right): Eric Hall, Lauren Walker, and Aaron Piepmeier.

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01/06/2022

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Next Generation of Scholars in Population Research

We are super proud of Caroline Deaterly '17. She's accomplished so much, including 2 publications from her undergraduate...
12/30/2021

We are super proud of Caroline Deaterly '17. She's accomplished so much, including 2 publications from her undergraduate research, a nursing degree and a few grants. We're excited to see her career continue to progress.

PhD student Caroline Deaterly shares how her mentorship experience shaped her journey to become a nurse scientist.

Congratulations Dr. Madzima!!
08/19/2021

Congratulations Dr. Madzima!!

Please join us in celebrating our marvelous faculty and staff award recipients this week.
Dr. Titch Madzima is a dedicated teacher, consistently striving to implement new methodology in the classroom and adapt course content for real-world engagement. Congratulations, Dr. Madzima!
Elon Department of Exercise Science Takudzwa Madzima

08/19/2021

Please join us in celebrating our marvelous faculty and staff award recipients this week.
Dr. Titch Madzima is a dedicated teacher, consistently striving to implement new methodology in the classroom and adapt course content for real-world engagement. Congratulations, Dr. Madzima!
Elon Department of Exercise Science Takudzwa Madzima

07/21/2021

Congratulations recent alum Emma McCabe (alum 2021) on her recent publication! We look to see many more from her! Caroline Ketcham Eric Hall

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