About

Exercise Science, Health Education, Athletics, and Dance

Are you an athlete or dancer looking to continue at the collegiate level? Are you passionate about a career in health and wellness? Do you want to play sports and have fun?

At Mesa College, the Exercise Science, Health Education, Athletics, and Dance Department provide instruction and specific advising support to all our student-athletes to cultivate their unique talents, and reach their highest potential across the athletic and academic fields. Mesa’s degree, certificate, and extracurricular programs give you the opportunity to take various classes and see what your options are. Our new state-of-the-art Exercise Science building has all the equipment for your fitness needs, including power-lifting, plate-loaded machines, cardio machines, medicine balls, TRX and kettlebells, as well as rooms for dance, cycling, and aerobics.

Mesa has 19 award-winning sports teams including: Men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer, swimming/diving, track and field, volleyball, and water polo; Women’s badminton, basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming/diving, track and field, volleyball, and water polo.

We have an award-winning dance program, and offer classes in tap, ballet, hip-hop and modern dance – to name a few. Exercise science classes include cardio conditioning, Pilates, yoga and several non-competitive sports for those who want to play but not compete. Whatever your passion is, our programs and classes offer a lifetime of wellness, and our dedication to equity and inclusion ensure that this promise extends to you, regardless of your ability level.