Information specific to this program is provided below. The full course catalog, policies, textbook information, and major declaration form are available from the Office of the Registrar. For additional advising information, contact your academic advisor. Course offerings are subject to change due to staffing, curriculum changes, or course enrollment numbers.
Sport and Exercise Science students may seek additional degrees based on their career interest. Some degrees, such as master’s in exercise science or kinesiology, will need to be searched by specific school. It’s recommended to complete a general internet search by the master’s program and then investigate individual schools.
Other degrees have central application services and information found on a generalized webpage. Some of these programs are listed below:
It is recommended that all students receive one of several certifications prior to graduation. These programs include personal training, strength and conditioning, and clinical exercise specialist.
Group Exercise Instructor (ACE Certification)
Group Exercise Instructor (ACSM Certification)
Personal Trainer (ACE Certification)
Personal Trainer (ACSM Certification)
Personal Trainer (NASM Certification)
Personal Trainer (NFPT Certification)
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Many more career options exist for Sport and Exercise Science majors. Here are other areas to explore:
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists - The ABPTS offers board-certification in eight specialty areas of physical therapy: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Sports, and Women's Health.
Cancer Exercise Trainer
Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Specialist Certification
Certified Exercise Physiologist
Community Health Educator
Public Health Specialist