Exercise and Sports Science Department

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Exercise and Sports Science students

A degree in Exercise and Sports Science opens up career opportunities in exercise performance and many healthcare professions. Our classes over a diverse opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a scientific and applied exercise and sports setting. Many of our graduates go on to varying career paths.

Learn about our Health Professions Meta Advising and Mentorship Program

Majors and Concentrations

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Prepares you for employment in the health promotion industry as well as for health-related graduate programs.

Fitness and Wellness

Ensures a solid foundation in the various disciplines that comprise this multidisciplinary field of study.

Strength Training and Conditioning

Prepares you to work with athletes as a strength and conditioning coach. 

The Exercise and Sports Science (EXSS) major is both multi and interdisciplinary.

It is multidisciplinary in that it is the integration of anatomy, physiology, physics, psychology, and learning theory to describe and explain responses and adaptation to exercise and training and applies that knowledge to enhance physical potential for health, for sport, and in rehabilitation.

It is interdisciplinary in that it draws from biology and business administration to provide a foundation in these disciplines to support exercise science applications as well as to enhance career preparedness.


Course Rotation, Plan of Study, and University Catalog


Policies and Information


Meet Our Faculty

Exercise and Sports Sciences Faculty

This is the perfect place to spread yourself out; participating in extracurricular activities, academics, sports, anything and everything allows you to succeed here!

Benjamin Sacramone '23
Exercise Science, BS

Beyond the Classroom and a Look Inside the Courses

Clubs and Organizations

Meet likeminded students on campus through our Exercise and Sports Science club, which seeks to promote a healthy lifestyle through exercise and education. 
Read more about: Clubs and Organizations

Study Abroad

Exercise and Sports Science majors can go abroad on any of the faculty-led programs or even study abroad for an entire semester.
Read more about: Study Abroad

Internships

Hands-on experience that prepares you for your career. 
Read more about: Internships

The Burg Blog

Check out the Burg Blog to see inside some of our Exercise and Sport Science labs, classes, and events. 
Read more about: The Burg Blog

Facility and Equipment Information

The Exercise Science Laboratory is primarily for teaching, where students can gain hands-on-experience utilizing a variety of basic high tech instruments that are commonly used for research and in clinical settings. The Exercise Science lab is where students in the major take courses such as exercise physiology, functional anatomy, biomechanics, motor learning, and exercise testing and prescription. Associated with the laboratory is a well-equipped fitness center where students interested in the fitness industry may obtain valuable practical experience. We will provide an opportunity for student and faculty research utilizing a variety of basic equipment to answer questions related with the exercise sciences.

Questions? Get in touch!

Please reach out with any questions you might have, either though the contact information below or by contacting the department chair, Dr. Jason Talanian, 978.665.3396.