MidAmerica Nazarene University Department of Health and Exercise Science

The Department of Health and Exercise Science offer degrees in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, and Physical Education. The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is designed to equip the student for a professional career in Athletic Training. Upon completion of the ATEP, students are eligible to take a national certification exam. The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a highly educated and s

killed professional specializing in athletic health care. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health personnel, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the athletic health care team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports programs and other athletic health care settings. Kinesiology, Pre Professional, is designed to prepare students to enter post baccalaureate programs in various areas of professional allied health, i.e. Kinesiology, Health and Fitness Studies, is designed to prepare students to enter careers in the health and fitness industry such as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, corporate fitness specialist, health and wellness director, or fitness club owner/manager. This is a constantly changing and growing field where the student can specialize based on their area of health and fitness interest.