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Exercise Science Program Gets Boost at North Park
CHICAGO, IL (November 23, 2005) - The recent endorsement of North Park
University's exercise science major will benefit students, says John
Hjelm, professor of exercise and sport.
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently granted the
endorsement after reviewing the program. There currently are no
accreditations for exercise science, but the endorsement is similar,
says Hjelm. The endorsement does not require an on-site visit, but
includes an otherwise thorough review of the program.
The major has been offered to students for more than 10 years. The
endorsement could help students find employment because it raises the
prestige of the program, as only 60 institutions in the country have
received the endorsement. Students also will get discounts on the
expensive certification exam.
"I hope this will provide recognition so that more prospective students
who are considering exercise majors will visit and choose North Park,"
says Hjelm. "Exercise science is the study of how to appraise health
status, test fitness, and design and implement exercise programs," Hjelm
says.
The degree enables students to work in cardiac rehabilitation, personal
training and throughout the fitness industry. "Some students use this as
a vehicle into grad school," says Hjelm.
The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine
and exercise science organization in the world.
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