EXERCISE SCIENCES & RECREATION
FROM THE CHAIR
Dr. Gul Tiryaki-Sonmez
Mission
The Mission of Exercise Sciences and Recreation is highly reflective of the mission of the college and the school, where we embody the ideals of the Lehman Principles to Educate, Empower, Engage.
Aspiration
We aspire to produce graduates who are well able to secure good jobs in the athletic training and parks and recreation field. We are especially proud of students who graduate with their BS in Exercise Sciences and enroll in Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.
Accreditation
The Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of CoAES.
Department News
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New Study Could Change Approach to Strength Training
Findings publicized in Men's Health
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Brad Schoenfeld on HIIT for Strength Training
Shares research with WebMD News
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Exercise Science Professor Offers Insights on Transgender Athletes
Recruiting difficulties creates problems for research
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