Exercise Science
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The Exercise Science pathway gives students the knowledge and skills needed to give them a better understanding of the body and how exercise can promote health and wellness in the community.
PATHWAY POTENTIAL EARNINGS
$50,000 - $230,000
PATHWAY JOB EXAMPLES
- Sports Facility Manager
- Director of Health & Wellness
- Occupational Therapist
- Athletic Trainer
- Chiropractor
- Physical Therapist
- Sports Psychologist
- Dietician
- Podiatrist
- Physiatrist
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CLASS SEQUENCE SUGGESTIONS
The class sequence below is a sample schedule for a student choosing this pathway. Many classes can be taken for dual credit. At North Side, students can take courses as part of the Early College program; at South Side, International Baccalaureate courses are available. Please refer to your school counselor and the Indiana Graduation Pathways when selecting classes.
Bolded classes are pathway specific classes.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
(10th Grade)
- Principles of Exercise Sciences
- English 10
- Geometry
- Chemistry/Physics
- World Perspectives
- Elective
- Elective
JUNIOR YEAR
(11th Grade)
- Kinesiology
- English 11
- Algebra II
- STEM
- U.S. History
- Elective
- Elective
SENIOR YEAR
(12th Grade)
- Human Performance
- Capstone (optional)
- English 12
- Math
- Government/ Personal Finance
- Elective
- Elective
CAPSTONE OPTIONS
A capstone is a culminating course, project or internship that uses the knowledge and skills learned in a Pathway, typically done during senior year. We have several options:
- Fitness Management Capstone
- Physical Therapy Capstone
- Cooperative Education - approximately 5 hours per week of employability skills school-based instruction with minimum 15 hours per week on-the-job training
- Work-Based Learning Capstone - must have completed pre-requisite and work 75 hours per credit per semester