Bachelor of Science Degree
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Health Studies & Allied Medical Careers
These Bachelor of Science degree concentrations provide in-depth academic and hands-on, pre-professional clinical experiences for future health and wellness providers.
Exercise Physiology | Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Occupational Therapy | Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Exercise Physiology
Our program offers a strong foundation in fitness/wellness, with an emphasis on the physiology of exercise, kinesiology, and career preparation as a sports medical professional.
Graduates will have the ability to review, evaluate, and study the body's responses to physical activity as well as how the body adapts to that activity over time.
Kinesiology is the scientific study of human or non-human body movement and addresses physiological, biomechanical, and psychological dynamic principles/mechanisms of movement.
Pre-Athletic Training
This concentration prepares students for the next step — entering a quality master’s program to continue their education as a medical professional.
Your undergraduate training includes not only courses in physiology, physical wellness, and the sciences, but also interactive field experiences with actual clients in a clinical setting.
Pre-Occupational & Physical Therapies
These programs include not only courses in physiology, physical wellness, and the sciences, but also interactive field experiences with actual clients.
We give graduates superior educational and clinical backgrounds to excel in rewarding careers in essential health services. Enjoy an in-demand work experience while assisting clients in developing and maintaining dexterity and mobility, evaluating the unique needs of patients, and improving their quality of life.
Pre-Physician Assistant
The Pre-Physician Assistant concentration offers pre-professionals a comprehensive, foundational program in the medical sciences, clinical settings, patient interaction, and evaluation.
We prepare our graduates to successfully pursue the next steps in their professional programs and careers.
PAs carry out many of the same functions as traditional physicians, including examining patients, prescribing medicine, and ordering diagnostic tests.
Generally, PAs work under the supervision of physicians or surgeons.
Questions? Ask Our Student Success Center Advisors
Patrick Mannle, Advisor
Phone: 931-372-6448
Email: pmannle@tntech.edu
Office: T.J. Farr, Rm. 302D
Majors Advised
Exercise Science/Licensure (Physical Education, K-12), Practitioner, Pre-Athletic
Training, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy
Jennifer Spivey, Advisor
Phone: 931-372-3549
Email: jspivey@tntech.edu
Office: T.J. Farr, Rm. 302E
Majors Advised
Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology, Fitness & Wellness, Generalist, Sport Administration,
Sport Performance; 2+2 Elementary Education at Pellissippi State and Roane State
Student Comments
“The faculty are extremely personable. It creates such a fantastic learning environment and is a big reason our students are so well connected.”
~ Drew Flannery, Exercise Physiology
“My favorite thing about Exercise Science are the friends I’ve made & the people.”
~ Lindsay Wallace, Pre-Athletic Training
“The Exercise Science program here is very welcoming and supportive. The professors genuinely want each and every student to succeed.”
~ Allie Monnin, Pre-Physical Therapy
“All the professors in the Exercise Science department are so fun and want every student to succeed. They are also helpful for anyone not sure of the steps to take after college. I feel like the professors are eager to help us, in any way, find our path after graduation.”
~ Riley Rorie, Exercise Science
“Everybody is so friendly. You can walk up and just start a conversation with pretty much anybody here.”
~ Cherokee Upton, Pre-Occupational Therapy
“My favorite thing about the Exercise Science department is the personalities of all the professors and how personable they are.”
~ Caleb Hines, Pre-Physician Assistant
