Parallel Major
Nursing is my current Major. So, I decided to continue with a parallel major in the Health Science field. Before I decided to pursue Nursing, I was on the fence between being a Nurse or a Physical Therapist.
EXERCISE SCIENCE (Physical Education, M.S.)
I choose Exercise Science as my parallel major because it its an undergraduate degree that I can use to get into the Physical Therapy (DPT) program. What interest me about this major is being able to study the movements of the human body, which is quite fascinating for me. In pursuing this career, my goal would be to get into Sports Medicine at CHKD as a Physical Therapist. Another route I would take with this major, would be to look into studying to become a Physician Assistant.
Interesting Facts:
- From ODU, there is a 93% graduate rate with an Exercise Science Major.
- Exercise science majors who work in the fitness industry earn a median annual salary of $39,210, or $18.85 per hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified Athletic Trainer
The ATCs employed by CHKD work in the interscholastic athletics setting. Their focus is primarily on athletes playing middle school and high school sports. Each day, the ATCs provide the following services:
- Injury evaluation and diagnosis
- Design and implementation of rehabilitation programs
- Practice and event coverage for VHSL recognized sports
- Emergency management of severe injuries
- Maintain documentation of athletic injuries
- Pre-practice and game taping and bracing
- Coordinate with parents, physicians, and physical therapists to carry out an athlete’s plan of care for a wide variety of athletic injuries
- Work cooperatively with coaches and athletic department staff to ensure safe playing conditions for all athletes
- Assist student-athletes and parents in determining when they need to see their primary care physician or a sports medicine specialist, providing referrals as needed
- Work to promote healthy lifestyle choices and assist student-athletes in locating educational resources to improve health literacy
PLAN
| CHEM 123N & CHEM 124N | Foundations of Chemistry II Lecture and Foundations of Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| EXSC 225 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSC 240 | Prevention and Care of Injuries Related to Physical Activity | 3 |
| EXSC 250 | Strength and Conditioning Leadership | 3 |
| EXSC 322 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXSC 326 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 |
| EXSC 327 | Exercise Physiology II | 3 |
| EXSC 366 | Exercise Science Seminar | 1 |
| EXSC 408 | Nutrition for Fitness and Sport | 3 |
| EXSC 415 | Exercise Testing for Normal and Special Populations | 4 |
| EXSC 417 | Biomechanics | 4 |
| EXSC 428 | Exercise Prescription for Chronic Disease | 3 |
| EXSC 431W | Wellness Programming and Administration * | 3 |
| PHYS 111N | Introductory General Physics |
CIERA HARRIS
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Career and Advising Resource Center
Contact Information
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Email: c6harris@odu.edu
Phone: 757-683-4789