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Health and Exercise Science Major
Want to improve individual and community health through movement?
At a glance
Health and Exercise Science majors are passionate about the human body and they’re eager to understand the science behind how it works. In this major, you’ll learn how physical activity can help people lead healthy lives at every age — from kinesiology to teaching behavioral change — and you’ll apply what you learn in real-world settings to prepare for your career or graduate school. Understanding the role of physical activity in preventing and treating disease and maintaining optimal health is critical, and graduates with these skill sets are in high demand.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Health and Human Sciences and Department of Health and Exercise Science | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | Yes |
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Concentrations
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Exercise Science
This is a pre-professional program where you’ll focus on human movement. This science-intensive path will take you through kinesiology, chemistry, physiology, and anatomy to better understand the inner workings of the human body. It’s designed to help you prepare for graduate or professional school in medicine, nursing, occupational or physical therapy, exercise physiology, scientific research and beyond.
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Nursing in the Health and Exercise Science major will prepare you with common nursing school prerequisites. Coursework will equip you with skills relevant to exercise science and human health/movement. Available in Fall 2026.
Health Promotion
You’ll focus on the science and art of helping people evaluate their lifestyles to move toward a state of optimal health. You will be prepared for numerous careers in corporate wellness, health clubs, hospital-based rehabilitative and wellness programs, military/tactile training programs, insurance-related health-promotion programs, and many more wellness and support fields.
Some Career Options
Your degree in Health and Exercise Science leads to a wide array of health-focused professions and prepares you for graduate study in a variety of medical, research, and support fields. The rigorous science curriculum provides you with options to enter fields like physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation work, public health, and so much more.
- Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab Professional
- Corporate Health and Wellness Specialist
- Cancer Rehab Professional
- Occupational Therapist
- Athletic or Military Trainer
- Public Health Agent
- Physical Trainer
- Nurse
- Physical Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Medical Doctor
- Human Performance Researcher
Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Health and Human Sciences recruiter at [email protected]
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.