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Exercise Science & Health

Students pursuing majors in the Department of Exercise Science & Health are empowered to serve and lead in the development of healthy lifestyles that honor their Creator.

Exercise Science & Health

The Exercise Science & Health Department trains students to live healthful and physically active lives. Students pursuing ACU degrees in Nutrition, Exercise Science, and Exercise and Sport Science are equipped to enter careers or graduate school in the areas such as human performance, wellness, physical education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, and nutrition. 


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Mary Swantek ('11) | Exercise Science/Gerontology

Mary Swantek ('11) | Exercise Science/Gerontology

Mary Swantek's passion for working with the elderly led to a prestigious internship organized by the National Institute for Fitness and Sports in Indianapolis. For 14 weeks, she examined older adult wellness in the corporate setting of retirement centers.


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