Bachelor's in Exercise Science

Exercise Science is a Bachelor program taught at Huntingdon College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Exercise Science major at Huntingdon College provides a foundation in the sciences with emphasis in exercise, health, and sport. Students develop knowledge and competencies in exercise training, exercise metabolism, fitness and health maintenance, nutrition, cardiovascular risk identification, and rehabilitation. The program includes applied anatomy/physiology, biomechanics/kinesiology, nutrition/weight control, exercise prescription for both normal and special populations, practicum, first aid/CPR/AED, and athletic training.

Exercise Science also offers preparation for professional school programs such as athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, chiropractic, occupational therapy, and exercise physiology. A special adviser from the Pre-Health Professions Committee supports students planning to enter allied health fields. Undergraduate students can share the same facilities, equipment, and faculty as the Master of Athletic Training program.

The major supports careers in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, corporate fitness, agency fitness, health clubs, managers of fitness facilities, personal trainers, and strength and conditioning coaches. Some positions may require certification from organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, or Aerobic and Fitness Association of America.

The minimum requirements for admission in Exercise Science at Huntingdon College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Huntingdon College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Huntingdon College as pre-requiste for admission in Exercise Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.huntingdon.edu/academics/academic-programs/programs-of-study/sport-studies-and-physical-education/

• Clinical and professional school pathways: athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, chiropractic, occupational therapy, exercise physiology
• Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Corporate fitness
• Agency fitness (YMCA, YWCA, etc.)
• Health clubs
• Managers of fitness facilities
• Personal trainers
• Strength and conditioning coaches

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.