Exercise Science & Athletic Training

Colleges and Programs of Study

The School of Exercise Science & Athletic Training at West Virginia Wesleyan College serves to prepare students for a wide range of graduate study and/or careers in the fields of athletic training, exercise, sport and occupational physiology, sports medicine, sports performance, fitness and sports management, coaching, strength & conditioning, health and wellness, biomedical research,  clinical exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and other allied health fields. Students have a choice of three areas of study: Exercise Science, Health and Human Performance, or the 5-Year Masters of Athletic Training.

CAATE Program Information and Outcomes

Our Graduate Programs

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Exercise Science and Athletic Training Department Overview Video

 

 

The Master’s of Athletic Training Program at West Virginia Wesleyan College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 2001 K Street NW, Third Floor North, Washington, DC 20006. 

  • Faculty

    Meleesa Wohleber
    Associate Professor, Director of Masters of Athletic Training (MAT) Professional Program
    Office: Gym 139
    Email: wohleber.m@wvwc.edu

    Dan Martin
    Professor, Director of Masters of Science Degree in Athletic Training (MSAT) Post-Professional Program
    Office: Gym 202
    Email: martin_d1@wvwc.edu

    Greg Bradley-Popovich
    Associate Professor
    Office: Gym 217
    Email: bradley_g@wvwc.edu

    Drew Mason
    Assistant Professor
    Office: Gym 42B
    Email: mason_d@wvwc.edu

    Jacob Hill
    Assistant Professor
    Clinical Education Coordinator Athletic Training Program
    Office: Gym 202-2
    Email: hill.j@wvwc.edu
  • Majors
    • Exercise Science – B.S.
      • Theoretical as well as hands-on applied laboratory skills in modern metabolic testing, performance enhancement, physiologic assessment, and applied exercise prescription. 
      • Exposure  to formal research/thesis procedures and scientific writing necessary for current research publications in the field.
      • Use applied exercise science along with studies in biology as a pre-medicine track such as pre-physical therapy, pre-chiropractic, pre-pharmacy, etc.

       

    • Health and Human Performance
      • For careers in community health and wellness, corporate wellness, personal training, athletic coaching, strength coach, and medical sales.
      • Gain knowledge and skills to affect lifestyle health choices.
      • Employment opportunities in corporate, clinical/medical, not-for-profit organizations, commercial/private settings, academic institutions.

    • 5-Year Master of Athletic Training
      • Earn two degrees: Exercise Science B.S. and Master’s of Athletic Training.
      • Theoretical knowledge and understanding of the athletic training profession, blending classroom instruction and structured clinical experiences.
      • Gain eligibility to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination upon graduating from Wesleyan.
      • Employment opportunities after graduation/passing the board exam, include athletic trainer for secondary schools, colleges/universities, professional athletic teams, sports medicine clinics, industrial preventive medicine clinics.

       

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    • Programs of Study