Health & Exercise Science at Wake Forest
With its motto of Preventing Chronic Disease and Disability, the Health and Exercise Science (HES) Department seeks to advance the understanding of health and the prevention and treatment of chronic disease and physical disability. In the classroom and through experiential learning opportunities, the department is preparing future leaders as our graduates compete for positions in professional and graduate programs in medicine, allied health, health care, as well as careers in biomedical research and sales.
Undergraduate Program
B.S. in Health & Exercise Science
The Bachelor of Science in Health & Exercise Science is designed to prepare students for careers in medicine and allied health, such as preventive and rehabilitative programs or, for further graduate study in the health sciences field.
Graduate Program
M.S. in Health & Exercise Science
The mission of the M.S. in Health & Exercise Science is to advance the understanding of health and prevention/treatment of chronic disease and physical disability through exceptional teaching, innovative research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students within and outside the classroom.
Our Faculty
Our faculty are preparing future leaders in health care. The department has a strong record as teacher and scholars, and individual faculty members have won teaching and research awards. They are regarded as experts in their respective fields and hold fast to the Teacher Scholar ideals of the university and support its motto of Pro Humanitate.
Research
Tenure-track Faculty members in the HES department are also well-known for their expertise in their professional communities. Health and Exercise Science Faculty have achieved national and international reputations through their publications, presentations, editorships, involvement on review boards, offices held, and external grants received. The department continues to be a leader in the College in securing external funding over the past several decades.
Latest from HES
- Wake Forest Opens Enrollment for Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial for Women!
- 2024 SEACSM ConferenceView photos from the 2024 SEACSM Conference. Click on each image to view the full-sized version.
- Can weight loss and exercise help women stave off osteoarthritis?WFU researchers receive $17.1 million to help women lose weight, avoid debilitating knee condition Professor Steve Messier of the […]
Labs & Facilities
HES provides both student teaching and research laboratories for students and are equipped with the latest learning technology.
Apply to WFU
Applying to Wake Forest is easy. Prospective students should refer to the appropriate admissions pages below for steps on how to apply.
Contact Us
WFU Department of Health & Exercise Science
Worrell Professional Center
Room 2164B
P.O. Box 7868
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
336.758.5391