FAQs
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It prepares students for graduate or professional programs in medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician associate studies, and chiropractic — as well as direct-entry careers in exercise physiology, personal training, and strength and conditioning.
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Core content includes human anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, motor control and learning, exercise physiology, exercise metabolism, nutrition, and sport psychology — providing a broad scientific foundation in human movement and health.
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Students complete supervised practical experiences as part of their degree preparation for entry-level professional work or advanced study. The College of Health also connects students with interprofessional education opportunities alongside pharmacy, physical therapy, social work, and other health professions students.
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Health and Exercise Science is pre-professional — aimed at students heading toward graduate clinical or research programs.
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Graduates pursue M.D., D.P.T., D.O., physician associate, chiropractic, and M.S. in Integrative Physiology programs, among others. UM offers an M.S. in Integrative Physiology for students who want to continue at the same institution.
80+
unique physical activity class offerings
$9M
of research funding in the WPEM
Courses
- Basic Exercise Prescription
- Foundations of Health and Human Performance
- Principles of Optimal Performance for Athletes
- Strength Training and Conditioning
- Exercise Physiology
- Kinesiology
- Biomechanics
- Sport Psychology
- ECG Assessment
- Exercise for Disease and Aging
University of Montana Professor Brent Ruby studies movement and the boundaries of what the human body is capable of in his lab, the Montana Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism.
Ready for what comes next?
Air Force Vet Katie Kennedy is studying integrative physiology to prepare for applying to PT school. She chose UM because of the partnership between the exercise science and physical therapy programs.