Each class, laboratory, and clinical experience is founded on the fact that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, and it is an honor to study God’s creation. With this foundation and our highly trained and motivated faculty living Christ-centered lives, our department is a great place for students to begin to hone the gifts God has entrusted to them for His Glory.
The department of exercise and sport sciences has it's own Human Performance Laboratory equiped with everything needed to provide a robust understanding of human health and proformance. It also shares the Ganus Activities Complex with the department of kinesiology and Harding's athletic programs. This facility includes modern classrooms, a computer lab, a work-out center with weight rooms, a swimming pool, racquet ball courts, free play gym, aerobics room and sports locker rooms/meeting rooms.
Our students are equipped and prepared to be effective in The Kingdom of God. The training they recieve at Harding provides hands-on skills and critical thinking tools to be successful in a multitude of possible career trajectories.
These specialists work with patients who have heart or lung conditions to support recovery, fitness improvement and disease management. They are responsible for assessment, exercise prescription, education and counseling, documentation, and risk factor management. Overall, they play a crucial role in helping patiets regain their health, improve quality of life and reduce the risk of future issues.
Personal trainers help clients achieve their health and fitness goals through personalized programs, guidance and support. They work in gyms, fitness centers, private studios and even online. Their primary goal is to help clients acheive and maintain healthy lifestyles.
With expertise in exercise science and a commitment to patient well-being, physiologists are essential in clinical settings, sports organizations and wellness programs. By assessing physical conditions and tailoring exercise plans, they help patients manage and improve chronic diseases or recover from injuries.
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