Puget Sound’s exercise science department offers students a scientific approach to developing critical thinking related to health, wellness, and realizing the human potential.
Exercise Science for Current Students
Projects, News, and Events
Kevin Covarrubias ’23 combined an internship with his summer 2022 research project to reduce pitching injuries. Read about his internship experience at Driveline Baseball in Kent, Wash.
Chris Nicol '24, conducted his summer 2022 research project on the effect of cold water on the mammalian drive reflex, conducted with his faculty advisor, Professor Kirsten Coffman. This story appears in the Nov. 28 issue of Puget Sound's e-newsletter, The Hatchet.
Exercise is Medicine-On Campus (EIM-OC) is an inspiring health initiative led by the Exercise Science department and aims to promote a culture of joyful movement among Puget Sound's campus community and beyond.
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is the primary international professional organization for exercise science, sports medicine, and for promoting physical activity and its benefits. We encourage students to attend annual Northwest Chapter meetings and we assist with logistics. Contacts for more information:
Exercise Science Club president,
your professor, or
The main office
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