Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences

Manchester College's Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences prepares students for careers as athletic trainers, coaches, fitness and exercise leaders, physical therapists, sport managers, youth sport and recreation leaders and teachers. Our graduates are service oriented and strive to continue professional development throughout their lives. Each program emphasizes the importance of fitness as it relates to the whole person - mind, body and spirit.

Students may choose majors in athletic training, exercise science and fitness, or sport management. Our physical education teacher education (PETE) program offers K-12 teacher certifications in adapted physical education, health and physical education and physical education. Students across campus can minor in physical education, adapted physical education and coaching.

To learn more about our majors, please explore the links to the left.