When thinking about a career, some people wonder, “How can I use my passion for fitness and health to make a living and help others”<br><br>The answer might be found in an exercise science career. The field of human performance has grown over the last few decades and can be studied and applied in many different ways. Exercise physiologists, for example, analyze a patient’s medical history to determine the best possible exercise and fitness regimen. These allied-health professionals help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and flexibility.<br><br>Some exercise physiologists work with both amateur and professional athletes who want to boost their performance. Other job titles could include wellness coordinator, corporate wellness director, athletic trainer, or coach.<br><br>AUM’s dynamic Exercise Science bachelor’s degree program is a firm foundation for a career focused on human performance. It also prepares you for graduate-level studies that could lead to careers in medicine, diet and nutrition, occupational or physical therapy, and other fields.<br><br>This degree program includes two tracks: the Physical Therapy track, for those who plan to seek advanced studies in physical therapy, and the Health Professions track. An internship is required for either track.