Department of Sport Science and Health Education
Health & Exercise Science, Physical Education Teacher Education, Sport Administration, Coaching, Sport Communication and Pre-Health Programs
Whatever your goal, we can help you achieve it
Interested in medicine, health or wellness? Sports management, teaching PE or learning strength and conditioning? How about kinesiology, cardiac rehab, health coaching or a coaching certificate? It's all possible, along with a variety of pre-professional programs. Our faculty members will help you succeed.
We also offer Pre-Health programs and 3+1 Nursing partnerships
Get the prerequisites necessary to continue on to a career in the following areas:
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Dietetics
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Ways to Get Involved
Our students are engaged citizens, and Simpson offers a number of ways for them to get involved, on and off campus. Engagement with professional organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Athletic Training Association provide students opportunities for networking and early implementation of evidence-based practice.
A Great Rewarding Career
The health care field is exploding. Take advantage of many career opportunities.
State of the Art Facilities
Simpson's athletic facilities provide you with a great place to learn, practice and experience your field of study. From the free weights and cardio equipment, to the SwimEx and athletic training room, you will find everything you need to enhance your academic experience.
Cal Busby
Director of Athletic Training Programs and Assistant Professor of Sport Science
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Jacy Downey
Associate Professor & Director of Healthcare Administration and Advising and Recruiting Coordinator for Health Professions Pre-Nursing Advisor
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Nicolle Whalen
Division Head of Education and Sport Science, Department Chair of Sport Science and Health Education and Professor of Sport Science and Health Education
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