IUPUI Campus Bulletin 2019-2020

• Overview
• Undergraduate Programs
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• Graduate Programs
• Courses

Exercise science is the study of human health, wellness, and movement. Our degree equips you with a science-based understanding of human movement that will enable you to contribute to the health and well-being of communities.  Exercise Science majors also complete a Personal Training certificate as part of the program.

In your courses, you’ll develop foundational knowledge of kinesiology, fitness, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, and more.

You’ll explore the boundaries of what the human body can do through research, internships, and real-life, hands-on experience in the field.

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research, mentored by outstanding faculty who are experts in the field.

Our exercise science graduates have applied their training to help solve the nation’s growing health issues, such as diabetes and obesity. Many advance into graduate or professional schools, on their way to becoming exercise physiologists, physical therapists, physician assistants, and occupational therapists.

The curriculum for the Exercise Science BSK is available via the Degree Map.  Students should use their corresponding term of admission to IUPUI.

When you major in Fitness Management and Personal Training, you’ll combine the knowledge and application of techniques to advance the wellness and fitness of others. Fitness Management and Personal Training majors also complete a Personal Training certificate as part of the program.

You’ll work with real clients and build your knowledge through research projects, internships, and opportunities to study abroad.

Graduates from this program are getting the country in shape at clinics, health and fitness clubs, community centers, nursing homes, hospitals, sports organizations, and businesses nationwide. They have the power to change lives through their jobs as personal trainers, health coaches, and fitness directors at every level.

And the career track has double rewards. While you’re helping others live well, you’re also helping yourself—daily exercise is part of the job.

The curriculum for the Fitness Management and Personal Training BSK is available via the Degree Map.  Students should use their corresponding term of admission to IUPUI.

A degree in health sciences provides an in-depth understanding of health care and a strong foundation of the scientific, behavioral, and rehabilitation side of the industry.

You’ll learn how the aging process affects people physically and psychologically—and how society can better serve them—from expert practitioners and nationally renowned scholars.

You’ll explore the ins and outs of health care systems—both in the United States and across the globe.

You’ll also discover how disabilities impact society. How rehabilitation organizations are run and how they deliver care. And how proper nutrition and healthcare promotion initiatives can improve overall wellness. And that’s just for starters.

As your studies progress, you can choose to keep your focus broad or hone in on a specific area to better prepare for a specific career or graduate school program. It’s all up to you!

The curriculum for the Health Sciences BS is available via the Degree Map.  Students should use their corresponding term of admission to IUPUI.

Physical education teachers transform lives. For some children, they’re the first adults to promote healthy, active lifestyles. A degree in Physical Education Teacher Education provides an understanding of effective and innovative programming to support youth physical activity and wellness.

Our program for preparing physical education teachers is the oldest in the nation, meets all standards of the Indiana Department of Education, and is founded on the guidelines of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.

You’ll earn an all-grade (pre-K-12) Indiana teacher’s license for physical education, and you’ll have many options for student teaching.

The curriculum for the Physical Education Teacher Education BSK is available via the Degree Map.  Students should use their corresponding term of admission to IUPUI.

Do you want to make your mark on the business side of the sports industry? You’ll be a big fan of our major in Sports Management. A degree in Sports Management unites the full spectrum of sports management skills and knowledge including planning, designing, managing, and marketing sports. In addition to the bachelor’s degree, you'll earn a certificate from the Kelley School of Business.

You’ll study in Indianapolis, home to six professional sports franchises, several Olympic governing bodies, the NCAA, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and other major sporting organizations.

You’ll work directly with these and other organizations before you graduate, interning with professional and amateur sports teams and solving real-life business problems.

The curriculum for the Sports Management BSTESM is available via the Degree Map.  Students should use their corresponding term of admission to IUPUI.

The Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management degree allows detail-oriented individuals to call the shots in a fast-paced work environment that changes daily. A degree in Tourism, Conventions and Event Management covers all angles of event management, hospitality, and tourism. In addition to the bachelor’s degree, you'll earn a certificate from the Kelley School of Business.

You’ll study event management in and out of the classroom, run your own event, and get hands-on experience through extracurricular programs and internships at places like the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, the JW Marriott, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the 500 Festival.

These rich resources in the Indianapolis tourism, event, and hospitality industry—along with dedicated professors who have worked in the field—will give you the education and professional contacts you need to land a job managing high-profile events, sports franchises, museums, and other attractions after you graduate.

The curriculum for the Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management BSTESM is available via the Degree Map.  Students should use their corresponding term of admission to IUPUI.