Exercise Science and Fitness: Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences
Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to make a difference in the world? If so, then a Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences degree from Manchester University might be the perfect fit for you.
Help Others Reach Their Peak Health With a Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences Degree
Clinical science and rehabilitation science are broad fields that encompass a variety of healthcare professions, including athletic training, occupational therapy and physical therapy. Clinical and rehabilitation sciences graduates work with people of all ages to help them heal, recover and reach their full potential:
Help athletes recover from injuries and return to their sport at the highest level
Teach people with disabilities how to live independently and participate in meaningful activities
Assist people recovering from strokes and other neurological disorders
Improve the quality of life for people with chronic illnesses
Develop new and innovative ways to help people heal and recover
Students with clinical science and rehabilitation sciences degrees are in high demand, and they enjoy good salaries and excellent benefits. But more importantly, you have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.
Program Information:
Major | BS
- 57 Credit Hours
Location
- North Manchester
Aaron Wellman ’96 PhD, CSCCA, CSCS, ISSA
Head Strength Coach New York Giants
Why Choose MU for Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences?
Career-focused specializations
Tailor your learning based on your interests and career goals. Choose your specialization area to align with your career objectives:
Learn from industry experts
Gain experience in professional facilities
Athletic training 3+2 Option
Future athletic trainers may choose an accelerated track in which you can earn a bachelor’s degree in clinical and rehabilitation sciences and a Master of Athletic Training from MU in as little as five years. Learn more about MU’s Early Assurance Program which offers guidance and secure your spot within the MAT Program in advance.
What You Can Do with Your Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences Degree
Athletic Trainer
Prevent and treat injuries in schools or sports clinics.
Physical Therapist
Help patients improve movement and manage pain.
Occupational Therapist
Assist people in regaining daily life skills.
Rehabilitation Aide
Support therapists with patient care and exercises.
Career outlook for Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences majors
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports promising employment growth and salary for clinical science and rehabilitation science professionals:
- Athletic Training professionals are highly sought after, with a projected 14 percent growth in employment by 2032 and an average annual salary of $53,840.
- Physical Therapy job opportunities are projected to increase 15 percent over the next decade, with an average annual salary of $97,720.
About the Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences Program
We designed our clinical and rehabilitation sciences degree with your future career in mind. Our comprehensive curriculum covers a range of essential health sciences subjects, including human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, developmental psychology and exercise physiology.
In addition to classroom learning, you’ll complete hands-on learning to prepare you for real-world work. Through labs, mock evaluations, internships and study abroad, you’ll develop the skills and experience to be successful in graduate school and your career.
View all required classes for the Clinical Rehabilitation Sciences program.
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Meet the Faculty
Joshua Brock, MAE, MA, BS, CSCS
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Jeff Beer, ATC
Professor of Exercise Science and Chair of the Dept of Exercise Science
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Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific terminology, facts, principles, resume building, and concepts of exercise as appropriate for an entry-level health/fitness professional.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will identify and summarize key concepts and principles of exercise science.
- Students will conduct research and interviews with patients to manage health outcomes.
2. Students will demonstrate competence of structure and function of the human body as well as typical acute and chronic adaptations to exercise and injury.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will identify, palpate, and clinically test human structure and function.
- Students will research and identify adaptations and trends typical of acute and chronic exercise and injury.
3. Students will explain and demonstrate biomechanical movement concepts of exercise, fitness, and activities related to ADL’s, functional movement, and rehabilitation.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate proper terminology use towards treatment plans and rehabilitation protocols.
- Students will identify and demonstrate proper biomechanical technique within healthcare protocols.
4. Students will demonstrate knowledge in administrative principles, risk management, resume and budgeting in multiple healthcare professions.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will identify and evaluate principles and policies for healthcare professions.
- Students will understand the concepts of budget and facility design in in healthcare settings.
5. Students will identify and demonstrate knowledge of health care professions roles, responsibilities, fiscal financial worth, and credentialing for future professions and/or graduate school.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will understand how philosophy and ethics relate to medical professions.
- Students will identify and understand credentialing and financial evolution of multiple healthcare professions.
Non-Discrimination in the Admission Process
Manchester University is committed to non-discrimination in campus life. The University does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, ancestry, race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, disability or veteran status in admissions or any area of campus life, including its educational programs, scholarships and loan awards, residence life programs, athletic programs, extracurricular programs, promotion and tenure policies and practice, and alumni affairs.
Manchester University is committed to carry out the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act, which provide for accessibility of University programs to the physically disabled.