Exercise Science
Who We Are
The academic mission of the Department of Exercise Science is to foster education and scholarship for students and faculty, to establish scientific bases for the value of physical activity and to provide internal and external programs that promote appropriate health behaviors across the lifespan. The department strives to meet an increasing demand for well-educated professionals capable of delivering a broad range of exercise-based preventive, technical, educational and rehabilitative services. To this end, the department focuses on the following:
- Preparing undergraduate and graduate students for professional careers in the field of Exercise Science.
- Generating new knowledge in the field of Exercise Science.
- Providing health-related education, services and resources for the community.
- Developing partnerships with the public and private sectors, including industry, government, educational systems and the medical community.
Academic Programs
The Department of Exercise Science offers the following degrees and programs:
Click here for more about the Athletic Training Education Program.
Research and Community Activities
The Department of Exercise Science has an active research program focusing on obesity and eating behavior, and on the metabolic aspects of exercise and nutrition as they apply to disease prevention and rehabilitation. Much of the research is interdisciplinary, involving other departments on campus and in the community. Current research includes:
- Use of commercial health clubs
- Regulation of fat metabolism
- Causes of obesity
- Movement analysis
- Skeletal muscle adaptation to exercise and disuse
- Exercise and secondary conditions in special populations
- Diet composition and metabolism
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Clinical exercise testing
The Department offers a number of clinical and physical activity programs to the community:
- Healthy Weight Management is a clinical practice for individuals with unhealthy eating and activity patterns. It uses a behavioral approach to help people address the emotional and intellectual factors that influence their ability to manage weight on a lasting basis.
- WellFit is designed to enhance well-being through educational programs that focus on lifestyle modification and include lectures addressing nutrition, stress management, behavior modification, and exercise. The WellFit program is open to adults in the GW community and the surrounding Washington, DC area.
- GW's Marathon Training Program offers an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to prepare for half- and full marathons under safe and appropriate conditions.
- Athletic training services provided by certified athletic trainers are available for community-based charity events and athletic competitions.
- Health and fitness evaluations, wellness coaching, and behavior change interventions are available for athletic, clinical and other special populations.
The Society of Exercise Science Students and the Athletic Training Students' Association enhance opportunities for community among students. The Department newsletter is also an essential communication tool.
Faculty
Contact Us
Department of Exercise Science
817 23rd St., NW, Room 200
School of Public Health and Health Services
The George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: (202) 994-6280
Fax: (202) 994-1420
Web site: Exercise Science
Web site: Athletic Training Education Program
Research Activities
Community Activities
