Welcome to the web site of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Evansville.

The Exercise and Sport Science Department offers majors in Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Physical Education, Sport Communication, Sport Management and Clinical Laboratory Science. All of these majors provide opportunities for experience in a wide variety of educational endeavors.

The Exercise Science major is endorsed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE NEWS!

UE Physical Education Students Ranked 2nd in the State of Indiana!!

The Exercise and Sport Science Physical Education Majors currently have a 100% pass rate on the Praxis II Teacher Licensure Exam and have received the second highest passing scores in the state of Indiana (out of 46 colleges/universities).

Changes to EXSS Majors and Minors

The Department has a new Administration track for the Exercise Science Major and new Minors in Sport Management and Sport Communication.

The Exercise and Sport Science Department has added a third track to the Exercise Science Major called Administration. This track is designed for those students who plan to assume responsibilities of management or administration in the field of Exercise, Health and/or Wellness.  For more information about this exciting new opportunity please visit our Exercise Science Major site.

The Exercise and Sport Science Department has two additional minors in the Sport Studies Program, Sport Management and Sport Communication. Please visit both sites for more information.

Please continue to explore this site to learn more about our majors. If you have further questions please contact the department at exss@evansville.edu.

 Summer 2012 Harlaxton Study Abroad Opportunity

Summer 2012
Cross-Cultural Academy in Health Care
May 11 - June 14

The Cross-Cultural Academy in Health Care will offer classes at Harlaxton, England during the first Summer Session 2012. The EXSS Department will offer the following class.

EXSS H488/H499 Cardiac Rehabilitation: An International Perspective
This is a 3 credit hour class that utilizes a comparative approach to study the design, implementation and administration of a multidimensional cardiac rehabilitation program in the American and British health care systems. For UE-EXSS students, this class will provide 3 credits of EXSS 488 credit. For those students not EXSS students EXSS 499 will provide 3 credits at the 400 level.

For more information about this class or the other classes in the Academy, please see Dr. Rodd in the EXSS Department or email at dr24 or call at (812) 488-1026. For more information about the 5-week Academy please vist the Cross Cultural Academy web site. Harlaxton College please visit the Harlaxton College web site or read about the Harlaxton experience at the UE web site.

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Previous Summer Cardiac Rehabilitation: An International Perspective class in Harlaxton Manor at Harlaxton, England.