(Bachelor of Arts)

Students who complete the Exercise Science requirements will be prepared for future careers in a variety of areas dependent upon which concentration is pursued. The Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration prepares students for graduate admissions to most physical therapy programs. Additional courses may be necessary to fulfill admission requirements of certain physical therapy programs. This concentration is suggested for students interested in sports medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other allied health fields. The Exercise Physiology Concentration will prepare students for a variety of graduate programs in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, and sports medicine. The Fitness Promotions and Personal Training Concentration is specifically designed for students wishing to enter the personal training profession working as exercise practitioners. All three concentrations provide students with the theoretical and practical training skills necessary to prepare them to sit for the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certificate exam from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Students entering the job market with the undergraduate degree in exercise science (without further graduate study) will be prepared for entry-level employment with corporate and community fitness programs, fitness clubs, and similar fitness-related industries.