Department of Integrative Health & Exercise Science
About
Whether striving for the undergraduate minors or certificate, graduate-level certificate, or Master of Arts degree in this field, you’ll learn about Eastern and Western approaches to health and well-being from the the Department of Integrative Health & Exercise Science at Georgian Court University. Knowledgeable and approachable faculty offer you a mutual learning experience that is not limited to the cognitive level, but also extends to spiritual, mental, and physical wellness. These programs also develop your skills in critical thinking, communications, and interpersonal relations.
Undergraduate exercise science majors may choose a track in pre-physical therapy and/or a concentration in coaching. GCU also partners with Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia which will accept at least two Georgian Court University students per year who successfully meet all criteria for admission to their Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program. Graduates of these programs can enjoy careers in universities, corporate settings, and commercial and community settings.
Undergraduate Programs
Coaching
Exercise Science, Wellness & Sports
Health Sciences
Integrative Health
Full-time Faculty
Joshua Burns, N.D., D.C.
Michael Wortley, Ph.D.
Sachiko Komagata, Ph.D.
Vincent C.W. Chen, Ph.D.
Events
On Campus: Walking for Physical and Spiritual Health
Georgian Court University 503 Ninth Street, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesJoin us for a walk on our beautiful historic campus for physical and spiritual health. As you enjoy the picturesque natural beauty of the campus Dr. Joshua Burns will lead us in a discussion of the physiological changes that benefit the body from walking and applying walking as a meditative practice. Dr. Burns is our ... Read more
On Campus: Shinrinyoku (forest bathing)
Georgian Court University 503 Ninth Street, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesPlease join our shinrinyoku (forest bathing) at Georgian Court University’s beautiful arboretum. Unlike a garden tour where the plants and trees are identified/explained, we will breathe the fresh air open our all our sensory capacities, and be with the nature. You may be amazed to learn this simple practice that can facilitate relaxation and promote ... Read more
Japanese Tea Experience
The Mansion 503 Ninth Street, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesSee GCU’s beautiful Japanese Garden and authentic traditional teahouse, which was exhibited at the Japan-British Exhibition of 1910. The Japanese Garden is one of the historic and natural gems of the campus, having been installed by the Gould family and designed in 1910 by celebrated Japanese-born landscape architect Takeo Shiota.
