Founded in 1912, the College of St. Scholastica, in Duluth, Minnesota, has seen its student body grow to more than 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Keeping up with the times, it offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in exercise physiology. The rigorous curriculum includes general and organic chemistry, first aid, biochemistry, biology, anatomy, human development, nutrition, kinesiology, cardio-pulmonary rehab and bio-mechanics.
The program culminates in a one-semester, full-time internship. Many students who major in exercise physiology are personal trainers to their fellow students.
College of St. Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Ave.
Duluth, MN 55811
218-723-6046
css.edu
Northwestern College, in St. Paul, is a non-denominational Christian college with 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Northwestern's Bachelor of Science program in kinesiology has two courses of study: one for those who want to be fitness trainers or instructors, the other for those planning to continue their studies in physical or occupational therapy at the graduate level. The general program teaches anatomy, first aid and safety, community health, nutrition, injury prevention, sports in American society, aerobics, weight-training and coaching. Students do two part-time clinical rotations and one full-time internship in the field.
Northwestern College
3003 Snelling Ave. North
St. Paul, MN 55113
800-827-6827
nwc.edu
Founded in 1874 by Lutherans and located in Northfield, Minnesota, 35 miles south of Minneapolis, St. Olaf College is home to more than 3,000 students. Students in its Bachelor of Exercise Science program take courses in cellular biology, psychology, anatomy, nutrition, injury prevention, sports ethics, motor-learning and bio-mechanics. Though not required, the college encourages students to participate in an internship or an independent study research project or complete a thesis before graduating.
St. Olaf College
1520 St. Olaf Ave.
Northfield, MN 55057
507-786-3025
stolaf.edu