Exercise and sports science focuses on the biological machine that is the human body. It’s a field that falls under orthopaedics and rehabilitation, using exercise to boost the physical activity and mental well-being of patients.

Exercise and sports science services

UF Health is a national leader in this field. We combine the areas of orthopaedics, sports medicine and rehabilitation to offer complete care. Meanwhile, our experts continue to push for game-changing research. Our mission is to promote improved physical activity and athletic performance. We accomplish this through our services, which include:

• Fitness assessments
• Nutrition counseling
• Injury prevention and rehab
• Exercise prescription and program design
• Specialized clinical and diagnostic musculoskeletal services

A regional network of coordinated care

Our network of locations work together to provide rapid scheduling, diagnosis and care.

UF Health Fitness and Wellness Center

We provide medical fitness programs with several benefits. Our programs offer:

• Monthly or quarterly memberships
• Safe, medically based exercises designed to improve strength and fitness
• Expert supervision. Each exercise physiologist has earned their degree in exercise science and will guide you toward your goals
• A bridge back to general wellness after completing a structured rehab program
• Improved fitness for those with diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, hypertension and other chronic diseases
• Athletic training that is limited to six or fewer members per exercise physiologist