EXERCISE SCIENCES & RECREATION
FROM THE CHAIR
Dr. Gul Tiryaki-Sonmez
Mission
The Mission of Exercise Sciences and Recreation is highly reflective of the mission of the college and the school, where we embody the ideals of the Lehman Principles to Educate, Empower, Engage.
Aspiration
We aspire to produce graduates who are well able to secure good jobs in the athletic training and parks and recreation field. We are especially proud of students who graduate with their BS in Exercise Sciences and enroll in Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.
Accreditation
The Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of CoAES.
Department News
Research in Lehman’s Human Performance Lab Featured in Prevention
Study offers evidence that shorter training sessions can be effective
Lehman leads 'Reunited in Recreation'
Faculty, staff, students, and alumni presented
Runner's World Highlights Brad Schoenfeld's Research on Strength Training
Busting myths about building muscle
New Study by Brad Schoenfeld Analyzes Supplement Use in China
Protein and calcium are high on the list
Music meets muscle in the latest Sing For Science podcast episode
60 Minutes a Week May Be All You Need to Maintain Muscle
Good news for busy people
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