Exercise Science and Wellness

Earn your Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science & Wellness — a four-year degree offering hands-on training and diverse career opportunities in fitness, health, and performance.

Program Highlights:

Prepares you for national certifications:
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist®
- NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist®
Choose from three concentrations:
- Clinical: Kinesiology, biomechanics, anatomy, and therapeutic exercise
- Nutrition Science: Preparation for careers in nutrition and dietetics
- Human Performance: Strength & conditioning, leadership, and fitness management
Gain real-world experience through:
- Work in the Human Performance Lab
- Student clubs, professional fraternities, and faculty research
- Regional and national conference participation

Career Outlook:

Graduates enjoy above-average job growth and competitive starting salaries in a wide range of health, fitness, and wellness careers.

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Additional Requirements

Advisor designed electives may be selected from a variety of offerings including, but not limited to, gerontology, psychology, nutrition, business, computer science, and technology. A six credit hour (400 clock hours) practicum is also required of all ESW majors. You are encouraged to select a setting (preventative or rehabilitative) for the practicum that is representative of the direction you want your career to move. A number of our students in the ESW program receive full-time employment at their practicum sites following graduation!

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