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Exercise Science, B.S.

 
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Learn to help people achieve peak wellness with our exercise science program.

DEGREE:

Bachelor of Science

DELIVERY:

Face-to-Face

LOCATION:

Morehead

TIME REQUIRED:

4 years

Curriculum Map

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

Our Exercise Science program provides the knowledge and hands-on skills for career success. Internships provide real-world experience, and classes in exercise physiology, functional anatomy, exercise program leadership, facility design, and nutrition prepare you for various certifications, including the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge diagnostic technology in the Human Performance Lab.

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH AN EXERCISE SCIENCE DEGREE

Our program combines science-based business and leadership classes to prepare you for clinical, community health, and commercial careers. You’ll also be ready for graduate studies in physical and occupational therapy, athletic training, strength and conditioning, working well with others, thinking critically, and being professional. If you choose, you can continue your education in graduate school.

Explore More

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist 
  • Corporate Wellness Coordinator 
  • Exercise Physiologist 
  • Fitness Trainer or Instructor 
  • Health Educator 
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant 
  • Physical Therapist Assistant 
  • Sports Performance Analyst 
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach 
  • Wellness Program Coordinator

  • Anytime Fitness 
  • Baptist Health System KY & IN 
  • Frazier Rehab Institute 
  • Norton Healthcare 
  • TriHealth 
  • UK HealthCare

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Research Opportunities

Morehead State students have numerous opportunities to actively participate in academic research as early as their freshman year through our Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program.

Learn about research opportunities

Admission to exercise science

You must be accepted to MSU to enroll in the Exercise Science program. 

View MSU Admission Requirements

 

Internship Information

Contact Us

Health, Kinesiology, Imaging & Psychological Sciences

210D Center for Health, Education & Research
Morehead, KY 40351

EMAIL: kh@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2180