Exercise Sports Science

Prepare for careers including fitness trainer, exercise technologist, and strength and conditioning coach, or future graduate studies in exercise sports science. Recognized by the NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP).

What is a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology Exercise Sports Science specialization?

This is a degree that prepares students for various careers outside of coaching or teaching in a public school setting.

See a breakdown of the degree plan and requirements.

What can I do with this specialization?

This degree will prepare students for careers in personal training, strength and conditioning coaches, and is great program to prepare students for future graduate studies in exercise sports science.

What is a NSCA ERP program?

"The NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) recognizes and distinguishes schools with standardized, approved strength and conditioning or personal training curricula in undergraduate and graduate settings designed to prepare students for the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®) and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certifications." - https://www.nsca.com/Education/Programs/Education-Recognition-Program/

"The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning profession around the world." - https://www.nsca.com/about-us/