{"id":11484,"date":"2025-12-10T16:32:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T22:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=11484"},"modified":"2025-12-10T16:32:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T22:32:48","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/nursing-health-sciences\/health-exercise-rehabilitative-sciences-department\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Health, Exercise &amp; Rehabilitative Sciences Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>HERS students can choose from several programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter your program, you&#8217;ll learn in state-of-the-art facilities, participate in clinical settings, and can conduct research in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our programs are associated with the highest possible accreditations and affiliations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"athletic-training\">Athletic Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus your passion for sports into a career as an athletic trainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/athletic-training\/\">3+2 program<\/a>, you\u2019ll earn both your bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees in just five years\u2014setting you up for success in this competitive career path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Movement-Science-Athletic-Training-Major-Map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the&nbsp;3+2 Program Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clinical-exercise-science\">Clinical Exercise Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Help people with chronic conditions by providing rehabilitation in clinical or hospital settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/clinical-exercise-science\/\">Clinical Exercise Science major<\/a>&nbsp;and view the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.winona.edu\/mime\/media\/27\/1660\/Exercise+%26+Rehabilitative+Science+-+Clinical+Exercise+Science+Major+Map+2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clinical Exercise Major Map<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Clinical-Exercise-Science-Program-Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clinical Exercise Science program handbook<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exercise-science\">Exercise Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Design and administer exercise programs to meet clients\u2019 goals, needs, and abilities as a health fitness instructor or certified personal trainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/exercise-science\/\">Exercise Science&nbsp;major<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3831\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traditional Exercise Science Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Transfer-Pathway-Exercise-Science-Major-Map-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer Pathway Exercise Science Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"movement-science\">Movement Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Promote healthy movement and physical activity in clients within a wide variety of medical and rehabilitative science fields as a physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician\u2019s assistant, or kinesiologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/movement-science\/\">Movement Science major<\/a>&nbsp;and view <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.winona.edu\/mime\/media\/27\/1648\/Exercise+Science++Movement+Science+2017.pdf\">Movement Science Major Map<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"public-health\">Public Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding how physical, social, and economic environments affect people\u2019s health will prepare you for a career in a health-related area or graduate school.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"feature-grid feature-grid--light\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/community-health\/ \" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Community Health<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>In the Community Health major, you\u2019ll learn about the health issues that affect communities and how to be an effective community health educator.<\/p>\n<p>This degree may be a good fit for you if you value diversity, are creative, and are inspired by helping others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/epidemiology\/ \" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Epidemiology<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>In the Epidemiology major, you\u2019ll learn about detecting disease outbreaks and how to prevent and control the spread of disease.<\/p>\n<p>With this degree, you will use science, math and statistics to come to logical, evidence-based conclusions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/health-administration\/ \" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Health Administration<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>In the Health Administration major, you\u2019ll learn how to be a leader in the healthcare industry and how to manage hospitals and clinics.<\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself to be a natural leader, organized, and decisive, this may be a good path for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/nutrition\/ \" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Nutrition Major<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>In the Nutrition major, you\u2019ll learn how to design food and nutrition programs that reduce disease risk. <\/p>\n<p>Using public health principles, you help improve quality of life for groups of people and larger communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"school-health\">School Health (Teaching)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teach students in grades 5\u201312 how to make decisions about their health and live healthy lifestyles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/school-health-teaching\/\">School Health (Teaching) major<\/a>&nbsp;and view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/School-Health-Teaching-Major-Map-2020.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.winona.edu\/hers\/Media\/School-Health-Education-Program-Planning-Sheet%20(Includes%20Physical%20Education%20options)%20(2).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School Health (Teaching)&nbsp;Major Map (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strength-conditioning\">Strength &amp; Conditioning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Become a certified Strength &amp; Conditioning professional to work with athletes at schools, private performance enhancement facilities and professional teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/strength-conditioning\/\">Strength &amp; Conditioning major<\/a>&nbsp;and view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Strength-Conditioning-Major-Map-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strength &amp; Conditioning Major Map<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minors\">Minors<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"feature-grid feature-grid--light\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/public-health\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Public Health<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Learn the basics, history, and modern practice of public health. <\/p>\n<p>This minor complements many majors, including those in the fields of business, English, law, nursing, medicine, and more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/nutrition-minor\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Nutrition<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>With this minor, you\u2019ll be prepared to educate a diverse audience on nutrition principles, dietary methods, and current nutrition topics and issues. <\/p>\n<p>This minor will prepare you for work in a community, school, company, or research setting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        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Schools &amp; Organizations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raise awareness, reduce the stigma, and learn front-line skills to address mental health issues within your school, workplace, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/mental-health-schools-organizations\/\">Mental Health in Schools &amp; Organizations graduate certificate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"performance-analytics\">Performance Analytics in Sport Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the latest technology and interpret data to help individual athletes and entire sports teams optimize their performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have the skills needed to predict and prevent sports injuries as well as find opportunities that maximize strengths and minimize weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/performance-analytics\/\">Performance Analytics in Sport Science master&#8217;s degree<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mph-pathway\">Public Health Master\u2019s Program Pathway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Save your time (and money) by earning credit that will count toward your undergraduate degree at WSU and your Master\u2019s in Public Health at St. Ambrose University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A master\u2019s degree is a key step on the path toward higher level positions where you have more decision-making power and can make a bigger impact in your organization and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sau.edu\/master-of-public-health\">Master\u2019s Pathway Program<\/a>&nbsp;between WSU and St. Ambrose University.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the HERS Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--50\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Justin Geijer\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Maxwell 358<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5205<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:jgeijer@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Justin Geijer<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Kris Stevens\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Administrative Assistant\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Maxwell Hall 351<\/p>\n<p>507.457.2600<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n    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