MyWestern
Academic Calendar
Bookstore
University Catalog
Athletic & Recreational Venues
MyWestern
Academic Help
Library
Health & Wellness
Campus Map
Events
Learn everything about the physiological components of movement.
From studying how the human body works during exercise to how physical activity promotes health, clinical exercise science is changing the way we understand sports, health and nutrition. At Western Colorado University, the Clinical Exercise Science program is grounded in biology, chemistry, math and physics. As one of the highest altitude universities in the country, you’ll have abundant opportunities to conduct original research on campus with graduate students and experienced faculty.
You can also apply your knowledge in our cutting-edge High Altitude Performance Lab (HAP Lab), where you’ll get experience working with clients and learn about the physiological components of exercise. By participating in the Wellness Elevated program–a partnership between Western and the medical community of the Gunnison Valley–you’ll help provide supervised exercise programs for people living with clinical conditions. These unique hands-on experiences will prepare you to pursue graduate school or a career in a variety of health and exercise-related fields.
