Exercise Science is the study of human movement performed to maintain or improve physical fitness. Exercise Science graduates are well trained to assess, design and implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for individuals who are healthy and those with controlled disease. They are skilled in evaluating health behaviors and risk factors, conducting fitness assessments, writing appropriate exercise prescriptions, and motivating individuals to modify negative health habits. Exercise Science professionals work in university, corporate, commercial or community settings in which their clients/patients participate in health promotion and fitness-related activities.

Exercise Science students have the opportunity to gain hands on experience by completing an on-campus internship and an off-campus field experience. Those who have selected sites both domestically and internationally in the fields of strength and conditioning, cardiac rehabilitation, worksite wellness, fitness management, community physical activity promotion and biomechanics.