Major
Minor
EXERCISE SCIENCE: FITNESS
Career Options
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
• Corporate employee fitness
Exercise Science: Fitness provides the undergraduate student with the foundation for an entry-level position in a variety of fitness careers such as employee wellness programs, fitness facilities, community exercise programs, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. With courses in applied science, exercise science, and business, students are well prepared to succeed at a variety of careers in the fitness industry. This program prepares you to take the exam for Certified Personal Trainer or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM) or National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
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• Cardiac rehabilitation fitness specialist director
• Exercise physiologist • Clinical exercise physiologist • Fitness center director • Personal trainer • Strength coach Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees, specialized training, or additional certificates and licenses.
