When you’re passionate about fitness, nutrition, and healthy living, exercise science is a field of study you’ll want to discover. Thanks to a class schedule covering general and applied science, plus aspects of health promotion, the exercise science degree is the right fit to find answers for today’s exercise-focused population.
A B.S. in exercise science sets you up for various fitness-related careers, sure, while also preparing you for graduate study or professional healthcare programs such as medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
Here are answers to 4 big questions prospective students like you often have when pursuing a B.S. in exercise science.
Q. What is Exercise Science All About?
A. Exercise science is a full-spectrum study of human movement, one that looks at biological, physical, and health sciences to discover and explain the structural and functional changes in people at the physiological, biochemical, and biomechanical levels.
If exercise science is an unfamiliar term, think of a degree in exercise science as encompassing elements of kinesiology, exercise physiology, movement science, fitness, and wellness.
Within an exercise science degree program, expect to learn all about
A study in the Journal of Sport and Health Sciences shows specific exercise therapies can help alleviate patients’ symptoms with 26 different diseases.
Examples include musculoskeletal system diseases (tendon injury, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and hip fracture), metabolic system diseases (obesity, type-1, and type-2 diabetes), and cardio-cerebral vascular system diseases (coronary artery disease, stroke, and chronic heart failure).
Q. What career directions can a B.S. in Exercise Science take me?
A. Each university you consider for an exercise science degree will be different, so you’ll have to talk with a program advisor or director to ensure a program provides the opportunities you want. Some common study tracks include:
Q. How long does earning a B.S. in exercise science take?
A. Typically, a B.S. in exercise science degree is a four-year college program, although some programs are structured for degree completion in three years. That’s a definite advantage when you’re interested in continuing into a graduate program, such as a master’s degree in exercise physiology.
A B.S. in exercise science includes:
Q. Will the interest in seeking regular, effective exercise continue?
A. Statistics reveal people are increasingly recognizing the benefits of staying (or getting) in shape. Consider these facts:
Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is a private, nonprofit, healthcare-focused university. The CUKC College of Health Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Exercise Science degree in as little as three years.
Our program prepares highly skilled professionals who specialize in designing and implementing safe and effective exercise programs for populations with various backgrounds and needs. The depth of our exercise science degree program provides excellent preparation for students interested in dual credentials in many areas, including
In our degree program, students receive hands-on instruction and gain practical experience through campus lab experiences, in class, and the field through a personalized internship experience.
Best of all, our exercise science students can begin taking courses toward the degree at the start of any College of Health Sciences module.
Connect with a CUKC admissions adviser by clicking here. You’ll also want our free eBook describing the benefits of our program and career outlook: Your Guide to an Exercise Science Degree.
