As an Exercise Science major, you will take chemistry, biology, and anatomy and physiology courses to learn how the body functions before, during, and after exercise. Classes in fitness and performance assessment will teach you proper techniques to determine an individual?s health needs and the best exercise prescriptions and nutritional regimes.Training for Life?s MarathonExercise Science majors have the opportunity to propose and conduct interdisciplinary research with the professional-grade equipment in the Human Performance Laboratory and Eichling Aquatics Wing. Students can present their research at national conferences, such as the annual Experimental Biology conference or the Midwestern American College of Sports Medicine regional conference.