Mission Statement: The Division of Health and Sport Sciences at Missouri Baptist University is committed to promoting intellectual, spiritual and professional development, striving to enhance a Christ-centered lifestyle through the advancement of knowledge in Exercise science, Health Science, and Sport Management and forming responsive, and collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, schools, and business and industry leaders.
Missouri Baptist University, through its Health and Sport Sciences Division, prepares students in a well-rounded, holistic approach to education from an evangelical Christian world-view. Students who major in one of the fields typically pursue careers in Allied Health, Corporate Fitness, Exercise Science/Technology or management of corporate or private fitness centers, recreation facilities, or sports clubs. Additionally the department prepares students to enter graduate or professional schools in Sport Management, Exercise Science, Strength Training, Physical Therapy, Allied Health, Athletic Training, Occupational Training, Chiropractic, or Pharmaceuticals.
A student may major in Exercise Science, Fitness Management, Health Sciences, or Sport Management. Minors are available in Exercise Science, Public Health, and Sport Management. The Health and Sport Sciences Division also offers four graduate certificates in Exercise Science, Fitness Management, Sport Management, and Sport Marketing. Undergraduate students may earn credit toward the graduate certificates the Master of Science degree in either Sport Management or Fitness Management through senior permission.
Exercise Science
The Exercise Science program promotes the integration of Christian faith with the theory and practice of human movement, sport, and the prevention and rehabilitation needs of individuals. Exercise Science majors learn how to positively influence the health and well-being of all individuals and advance the body of knowledge in their field.
For other degree options, the MBU undergraduate program in Exercise Science can lead to a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Chiropractic, or a Doctorate of Pharmaceutical Sciences. For additional information about articulation agreements into professional academic programs, please visit https://www.mobap.edu/pre-professional-degree-program/.
Fitness Management
The mission of the Fitness Management undergraduate program is to better understand the biological, physiological, and behavioral aspects of exercise that are relevant to the health industry and to develop and apply communication, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing skills as they pertain to the fitness industry.
Health Sciences
The Health Sciences program at Missouri Baptist University prepares students for various clinical and non-clinical health-related careers and/or graduate studies through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates faith and learning. Heath Sciences students learn to creatively promote and support a healthy lifestyle, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and become a positive influence on the health and well-being of others. MBU Health Sciences majors are required to choose one of the following concentrations: Exercise Science, Fitness Management, Natural Sciences, and Psychology.
Sport Management
The Sport Management program at Missouri Baptist University is designed to prepare students for various careers in Sport Management graduate study in the field. Students in this program investigate the psycho-social, ethical, economic, legal, and political factors affecting the management and administration of sport organizations. The application of management principles to the sport industry distinguishes this program from the others offered within the division. Through the practical application of the programs theoretical underpinnings, sport management majors learn about communication, finance, law, organizational management, personnel, and marketing from a Christian worldview.
Major
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Exercise Science, BA
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Exercise Science, BPS
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Exercise Science, BS
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Fitness Management, BA
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Fitness Management, BPS
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Fitness Management, BS
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Health Sciences, BS
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Sport Management, BA
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Sport Management, BPS
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Sport Management, BS
Minor
