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Pre-Exercise Physiology

The pre-exercise physiology advising track is intended to prepare students for admission into the master of science in exercise physiology program.

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Pre-Professional Program
Description

Students at UW-Eau Claire who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree in exercise physiology can select this pre-professional program designation. This is an advising track to prepare for admission into the Master of Science in Exercise Physiology program — it is not a major, minor or certificate.

Students should plan on completing a baccalaureate degree (a Bachelor of Science in either rehabilitation science or exercise science) before matriculating into the exercise physiology graduate program.

Degree Types

Program Details

Degree Types
Pre-Professional Program, No Degree
Degree Level undergraduate
Available asPre-Professional Program
Campus
Eau Claire
Offered
On Campus
Requires a minor No
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Julie Anderson Health Careers Center
Innovative Facilities

UW-Eau Claire is one of only a few schools of its size with a career center dedicated to supporting pre-professional health studies. The William J. and Marian A. Klish Health Careers Center offers one-on-one advising, opportunities to meet with professional school admissions representatives, connections to health-related clinical research, and volunteer opportunities and workshops designed to build effective tools for career development and competitive applications.

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Connection to Local Employers

Meeting potential employers and gaining a better understanding of the different types of careers available to you is a critical component of all kinesiology programs. To help you explore career paths, we host an annual Nursing and Health Care Professional Fair, an on-campus career fair specific for those looking to enter the healthcare field. This event is an excellent opportunity to make connections and submit your resume for current and future job openings.

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These robust programs will provide you with the support and academic planning needed to enter professional degree programs.
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UWEC was recently ranked as having the 9th best exercise science bachelor's degree program in the country.
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