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LSU Shreveport is the first in the country to offer a bachelor's À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ in Occupational Physiology, a great precursor to physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, exercise science or environmental science.

Earn a occupational physiology À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ from À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and select from one of five concentrations. Students in this emerging À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ field will be prepared to earn certifications from professional organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). 

Why LSUS' occupational physiology À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ program?

The LSUS occupational physiology À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is the only one of its kind in the nation. As an occupational physiology major at LSUS, you'll have the opportunity to use elite, state-of-the-art equipment like an atmospheric chamber, BOD POD, motion capture analysis techonology and more! The kinesiology and health sciences department maintains close connections with the LSU Health Sciences campuses and other industry leaders, allowing for unique networking and hands-on skill building opportunities. 

Experiential learning to prepare for real-world careers 

Occupational physiology majors at LSUS are required to complete a practicum through which you’ll gain experience observing industry practices, assisting a supervisor and assessing procedures and clients. This opportunity will provide you with unparalleled experience entering a full-time position or graduate studies. Occupational physiology students will get to analyze physiological issues as they relate to the ambient environment in various exercise settings with athletes and professionals in the LSUS Human Performance Lab.