The Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Promotion and Exercise Science is designed to enable students to increase control over their health through a wide range of behavioral, social and environmental interventions with a focus on the scientific study of human movement to improve physical fitness.

Students will explore a field that offers career paths in health promotion, exercise science, strength and conditioning, coaching, corporate and campus wellness, fitness management, recreation and rehabilitation. Students may also explore pre-professional programs that serve as preparation for application into one of several programs in various healthcare fields such as pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant and pre-veterinary medicine. Health Promotion & Exercise Science majors will be prepared to take several certification exams from the following organizations: American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and American Council on Exercise.

This program is available on campus only.

Degree Requirements

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