Exercise Science (BS)

Program Description

Designed for high school graduates that are interested in pursuing a career in the health and fitness field. This program provides a high-quality educational experience that couples both classroom and hands-on educational experiences necessary to obtain employment in a variety of health and fitness settings including:

• Personal training
• Strength coach
• Corporate wellness
• Exercise physiologist
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Clinical exercise specialist
• Human performance
• Sport scientist

Learning Goals/Outcomes

• Demonstrate foundational knowledge in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and psychology.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge in human anatomy/physiology, biomechanics, exercise science, and nutrition for a variety of populations and disease states.
• Conduct pre-participation health screenings and fitness assessments; analyze, interpret, and communicate results; and develop, implement, and instruct individualized training programs for a variety of populations and disease states.
• Develop and implement behavioral and motivational strategies, that incorporate effective communication and educational resources, to optimize participants' adoption and adherence to exercise, fitness, and nutritional programs and other healthy behaviors.
• Create emergency procedures, injury prevention programs and risk assessments for clients, staff, facilities, and business entities.
• Demonstrate knowledge in business management, marketing, and leadership to effectively operate a fitness facility while following safety and legal guidelines, standards and regulations.
• Qualify for national certification exams such as the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist and/or National Strength and Conditioning Association's (NSCA)
• Integrate and apply evidence-based decision-making and critical thinking skills to improve the outcomes of the client.

Curriculum: 4 years, 128 credits