Sports Medicine and Human Performance Department

Students practice using cutting-edge stress test equipment in a sports medicine lab.

Shape the future of human performance and training with a movement science degree.

Explore human performance through Westfield State University’s movement science programs, offering various concentrations such as Adventure Education, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Physical Education, and Preventative Care and Physical Activity. You’ll learn from expert instructors in cutting-edge facilities and gain valuable hands-on experience to prepare for a variety of careers.

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Academic Programs

Major

Minor

Master's

Post-Baccalaureate Licensure

  • 5

    Movement Science Degree Concentrations

  • Research, internship, and volunteer experiences

  • Take part in state, regional, and national conventions and conferences

Gain valuable hands-on experience while learning from expert faculty.

In our movement science programs, you’ll learn from faculty practitioners who blend critical inquiry, evidence-based practices, hands-on learning experiences, and community engagement to bring your coursework to life. Gain the skills and knowledge you need in an engaging, active-learning environment that combines theoretical foundations with practical skills. Westfield’s Movement Science degrees offer an integrated, comprehensive curriculum with specialized concentrations designed for careers in training, coaching, preventative health, movement education, human performance, injury treatment, or rehabilitation.

Sports medicine program students smile while talking to each other in a classroom.

Get student support from start to finish.

As a student in the program, you’ll work with your Faculty Advisor to prioritize your individual needs and aspirations. They’ll provide the dedicated support that fosters personal growth and success in navigating diverse career pathways, strategic scheduling, and personalized support to empower you to in achieve your academic and professional goals efficiently and effectively.

Plus, when you earn your movement science degree at Westfield State University, you’ll receive comprehensive support from the Center for Student Success and Engagement. Whether you're navigating the college transition, seeking academic advice, honing study strategies, or accessing various resources, our dedicated programs are ready to assist you.

State-of-the-art facilities help you prepare for success in an ever-evolving industry.

From the modern fitness center, indoor track, rock climbing wall and multipurpose courts used for classes, to the open spaces and lounge for student organizations, academic events, and social gatherings, the Woodward Center and its ball fields serve as the vibrant cornerstone of the Sports Medicine and Human Performance Department. You’ll utilize the facility’s specialized areas—like the computer lab, dance studio, exercise physiology lab, kinesiology lab, motor learning lab, and high-tech athletic training and rehabilitation facility—designed for seamless collaboration, innovation, and holistic development among students and faculty alike.

Sports medicine program students at Westfield State University practice putting on a foot and ankle brace in rehabilitation facility.

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Please reach out with any questions you have about the Sports Medicine and Human Performance Department. We are happy to connect with you one-on-one.

Heidi Bohler, Chair of the Sports Medicine and Human Performance Department at Westfield State University stands on an athletic court in front of a climbing wall while instructing students.

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Heidi Bohler
Chair – Sports Medicine and Human Performance Department
Woodward Center 221

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Sports Medicine and Human Performance Department