B.S. in Exercise Science
Exercise Science
On Campus
Bachelor of Science
Exercise Science
Passionate about health and fitness? Want to turn your love for exercise into a career? Look no further than Life University’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program! Our program prepares graduates for a range of careers in the field, from cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation to corporate fitness and community-based wellness programs.
With a focus on anatomy, biology, biochemistry, physiology and kinesiology, students gain the knowledge and technical skills necessary to work with a range of populations, including athletes and community members.
Our students learn to care for athletes and community members through our public clinic, the Center for Health and Optimum Performance (C-HOP), as well as in a variety of internship and practicum settings. This hands-on experience sets Life U’s graduates apart from the competition and prepares them well for the challenges of graduate study.
Program at a Glance
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Format
On Campus
Completion Time
Varies by student
Program requirements, course availability and completion time may vary based on transfer credits, course load and individual academic progress.
Learning Objectives
What You’ll Learn
Life University’s students in this program receive the highest-quality education and technical instruction in the disciplines of anatomy, biology, biochemistry, physiology and kinesiology, and they apply this knowledge to a range of populations.
Program Design
Life University offers leading-edge, vital health science degrees in a dynamic community that empowers and inspires individuals to discover and design lives of success and significance. And since Life University’s program graduates play diverse and pivotal roles in the field of sports medicine and performance, a Life University degree gives students an edge over the competition.
What You’ll Learn
- Learn to work with the body as an innately intelligent organism.
- Care for athletes and community members through our public clinic, the Center for Health and Optimum Performance (C-HOP).
- Variety of internship/externship or practicum settings, including cardiac rehabilitation and adult fitness programs offered by hospitals, corporations and community organizations.
- Anatomy, biology, biochemistry, physiology and kinesiology
- Sports medicine and performance
- Optimal athletic performance
While traditional exercise and sport science focuses on diagnosing and treating chronic conditions and injury related to athletic activity, Life University takes it to the next level by helping individuals achieve optimal athletic performance.
Career Paths
Exercise Science Career Paths
An exercise science degree can support careers in fitness management, corporate wellness, sales, strength and conditioning and sports training. It can also provide preparation for graduate study and credentialed health and performance professions.
Workers with recreation and fitness degrees earn a median annual wage of $59,000 , and 36% hold an advanced degree. About 52% work in occupations that typically require at least a bachelor’s degree.
$59K
Median annual wage among workers with a recreation and fitness degree.
36%
Hold an advanced degree.
976K+
Workers with recreation and fitness degrees are employed across the U.S. workforce.
Fitness Center Manager
- Plan, direct and coordinate fitness-facility activities, operations, staff and programs.
- $77,180 median annual wage ; about 5,500 projected openings per year
- Entertainment and recreation manager employment is projected to grow 8% from 2024 to 2034. Requirements vary; some positions require a bachelor’s degree, and related work experience is important.
Corporate Fitness Officer
- Develop or coordinate employee fitness and wellness activities in workplace settings.
- $46,180 median annual wage for fitness trainers and instructors
- Fitness trainer and instructor employment is projected to grow 12% from 2024 to 2034, with about 74,200 openings per year. Employers may prefer a related degree and certification.
Food Company Salesperson
- Represent food manufacturers or wholesalers, build customer relationships and explain products to organizational buyers.
- $66,780 median annual wage for wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives selling nontechnical products ; about 142,100 projected openings per year across wholesale and manufacturing sales
- Overall employment is projected to grow 1% from 2024 to 2034. Educational requirements vary with the products sold.
Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- Design and lead exercise programs that develop strength, conditioning and performance.
- $46,180 median annual wage for fitness trainers and instructors
- Employment is projected to grow 12% from 2024 to 2034, with about 74,200 openings per year. Employers often prefer certification and may prefer a related degree.
Sports Trainer
- Support athletic preparation, conditioning and performance in sports settings.
- $60,250 median annual wage for athletic trainers
- Athletic trainer employment is projected to grow 11% from 2024 to 2034. Entry typically requires a master’s degree, and nearly all states require licensure or certification.
Career titles represent potential pathways associated with exercise science education. Wage and employment data are national estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau and do not guarantee individual employment or earnings.
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