The B.S. in Exercise Science is an interdisciplinary program that explores the growing field of exercise science. Exercise science is a field that studies the effects of exercise and physical activity on physical health and well-being. The field also incorporates the impact of nutrition, lifestyle, and developmental and psychological factors on exercise and health. The field has considerable overlap with other disciplines, such as exercise physiology, kinesiology, sports medicine, sport science and athletic training.
Exercise Science
Exercise Science Major
The Future of Exercise Science:
8.4% Growth
in demand for exercise science professionals in Pennsylvania.
13% Job Growth
in the Fitness Trainer/Instructor field.
10% Job Growth
in the Exercise Physiology field.
There is a projected increased demand for exercise science professionals over the next decade. There is a projected 8.4% growth in the exercise science field Pennsylvania, over the next 10 years, and a 7% growth in exercise science-related jobs in Pennsylvania over the next 8 years. There are currently only 65 B.S. in Exercise Science programs in the United States.
The Bowers Center
The Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being is a state-of-the-art facility on campus which provides purposeful programming that inspires, educates, and empowers students and the campus community to cultivate healthy and active lifestyles, as well as supporting the College’s expanding athletics program.
Explore in-demand career fields with a B.S. in Exercise Science
Fitness Professional
These individuals work with job titles such as group fitness instructor, fitness trainer, fitness manager, exercise physiologist, sports coach, and fitness manager, among others. They work in a variety of settings, including commercial fitness centers, corporate fitness centers, community health and recreation centers, and private businesses. Fitness professionals can become a Certified Exercise Physiologist or a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or can become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Health Professional
Many graduates use their Exercise Science academic credentials to pursue post-baccalaureate health professional degrees, most commonly in physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and chiropractic. Some colleges have an accelerated degree option that integrates undergraduate exercise science with a clinical doctorate, which can allow a student to graduate in as little as six years.
The primary job titles associated with exercise science in the Bureau of Labor Statistics online Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) are “Fitness Trainer and Instructor” and “Exercise Physiologist”.
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