Sports Science and Exercise is an inherently multidisciplinary field, integrating principles from physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and sports medicine to advance our understanding of ...

The Department of Exercise & Sport Studies (ESS) is committed to improving the quality of life at Smith College by providing an array of classes that allow for the exploration and better understanding ...

Heat stress places considerable demands on the human body, compelling profound adjustments in thermoregulatory, cardiovascular, and neuromuscular functions. The onset of hyperthermia during exercise ...

Exercise science undergraduates can accumulate up to 12 credits toward the completion of a master’s degree in exercise science while still enrolled as an undergraduate student! The Master of Arts in ...

Sprint interval exercises can stimulate beneficial physiological and metabolic responses via the activation of muscles and increased oxygen uptake in tissues. Physical activities like jogging, walking ...

New research shows that exercise-based cardiac rehab offers real benefits for people with atrial fibrillation, reducing the risk of recurrence and improving mental well-being, highlighting the need ...