Center for the Study of Sport and Exercise

Eric L. Dugan, PhD, Director
Web: http://www.seattleu.edu/artsci/departments/sport-exercise/

Objectives

The Sport and Exercise Science program is housed in the Center for the Study of Sport and Exercise (CSSP). The CSSP functions as a platform for research, education, and public dissemination of information in the areas of sport, exercise and movement science. Another function of the CSSP is to provide outreach services to the Pacific Northwest community through the integration of academic, research, and professional practices.

Students majoring in Sport and Exercise Science complete a combination of basic and applied science courses to explore how the human body functions during physical activity and exercise. As part of the curriculum students will apply the principles and concepts of biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, and physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition and exercise psychology to the study of the human body’s responses and adaptions to acute and chronic bouts of physical activity and exercise.

The faculty and staff of The Center for the Study of Sport and Exercise are committed to:

Providing an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to become leaders in fields of movement science through a rigorous and practical academic experience.
Developing well-rounded professionals committed to applying their knowledge, skills, and critical thinking to the betterment of society.
Ensuring access to state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities.
Bridging the gap between the classroom and the latest research findings and professional practices.

Students who complete this degree often continue their studies at the graduate level in fields related to exercise science or allied health. Students not intending to pursue a graduate education are prepared for employment with community, medical, corporate and athletic fitness programs or in the sales or marketing division of exercise and/or medical equipment manufacturers.