Students at the? program offered by Oklahoma City University?are exposed to a strong science background (26 ancillary hours in chemistry, physics, biology) making them excellent candidates for employment opportunities in exercise-related areas (cardiac rehabilitation), advanced graduate studies (motor behavior, exercise physiology, nutrition), and professional schools (chiropractic, occupational therapy, physical therapy).

Faculty advisors will help students choose appropriate electives to meet professional school prerequisites.

Students interested in cardiac rehabilitation?are encouraged to seek the Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification or the Health Fitness Instructor certification offered by the American College of Sports Medicine during the internship and capstone courses.