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Degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness

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Tennessee Tech University:
Tennessee Tech University (TTU) is a public, co-educational and comprehensive university located in Cookeville, TN, 82 miles east of Nashville. The Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness at TTU offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in physical and sports related categories including Pre-Physical Therapy Fitness & Lifetime Wellness, Adapted Physical Education, and more.

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Undergraduate & Graduate Degree Programs:

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Undergraduate Degree Programs:
- Coaching and Sport Administration   
- Recreation & Leisure Management   
- Pre-Physical Therapy   
- Fitness and Wellness   
- Teacher Licensure (K-12)  
- Pre-Occupational Therapy    

Graduate Degree Programs (Online):
- Licensure Course   
- Adapted Physical Education   
- Fitness & Lifetime Wellness   
- Elementary & Middle School Physical Education

Our undergraduate degrees can lead to a K-12 teacher licensure endorsement in the State of Tennessee. Programs are approved by the State of Tennessee and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Facilities:

- Home to nearly 200 clubs and organizations -- including sororities, fraternities, honor societies and religious groups -- TTU provides a rich extracurricular campus experience.

- Our Campus Recreation staff members coordinate 11 intramural and club sports: basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball and wrestling.

- Our Fitness Center is a free, full-service health club for students. It houses a fully equipped weight room, 25-meter indoor pool, cardiovascular equipment and an indoor track.

Small Faculty / Student Class Sizes:
With an enrollment of almost 10,000 students, and more than 50% of classes with 20 students or less, strong faculty/student relationships are a hallmark of a TTU educational experience.

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Address: TN 38505-0001, Cookeville, Tennessee , USA
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