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Improving Rehabilitation: Sam Frandsen’s Research on Volumetric Muscle Loss
By studying how bodies heal from significant muscle injuries, Sam Frandsen explores the likelihood of developing diabetes during recovery and the role exercise can play in preventing it.
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EXSC Honored Graduate: Christina Larsen—Finding Purpose in Every Patient’s Step
Christina Larsen combines clinical care and research on pregnancy biomechanics to help patients regain movement and purpose.
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Minsub Oh: The Science of Serving Others
After Minsub Oh’s injuries reshaped his athletic dreams, he turned to science, now studying chronic ankle instability to improve recovery for other athletes and prevent long-term damage.
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Life Sciences Students Share Their Musical Talents Through Service
Students in the College of Life Sciences are making meaningful connections as they combine their passion for the arts with their desire to serve.
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Lighten Your Load: Five Ways to Reduce Backpack Pain
Back pain among college students is often caused by heavy backpacks. Exercise sciences professor Ulrike Mitchell shares five tips to help prevent future pain.
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Ty Hopkins Elected as a National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow
Dr. Hopkins was initiated as a Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology—an honor that recognizes his contributions to the field and commitment to advancing kinesiology research and education.
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The Science of Muscle Regeneration: Zachary Funk’s Innovative AICAR Study
In the Thomson Lab, where students focus on developing treatments to aid muscle regeneration, Zachary Funk is studying an enzyme that could be the key to treating muscle wasting disorders.
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EXSC Honored Graduate: TJ Stefl's Path to Connection Through Service
At BYU, TJ Stefl experienced the joy that comes from building relationships and using his knowledge to help people.
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JoDeen Brown: Jump-Starting Mental Health Through Movement
JoDeen Brown's journey from Ironman races to pioneering mental health initiatives at BYU showcases her unwavering dedication to improving well-being through exercise.
Exercise Sciences Mission Statement
The student-focused mission of the Department of Exercise Sciences is to affirm BYU’s Mission and Aims by developing scholars who integrate scientific and spiritual inquiry as they prepare for lifelong service and learning in the areas of exercise science, wellness, and health care.
We aim to:
- Foster an atmosphere where students think independently at a level that inspires meaningful questions and creative problem-solving.
- Inspire learning through student-centered classroom instruction and mentoring experiences focused on human health and function.
- Provide a culture and an example of service that inspires students to reach out to other students and the broader community as disciples of Christ.
Advisement & Admissions
The Department of Exercise Sciences offers two BS degrees, an Integrated BSMAT degree, an entry-level MAT degree (clinical, research optional), an MS degree (thesis required), and a PhD degree (dissertation required). The Department Mission and Objectives guide the program areas at each level. Each program also has a set of goals that pilot individual programs.
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