Bachelor of Science
Exercise Science

Our comprehensive, multifaceted exercise science degree draws on Oakland University’s traditional strengths.

The exercise science bachelor's degree serves to meet the rapid growth in exercise science careers, offering an exercise science degree that equips you for graduate school or immediate employment. You’ll get an accelerated education as an exercise science major at Oakland University, exploring the interrelationships among physical fitness, disease prevention, stress management, nutrition, and overall health. A concentration in pre-physical therapy is available as well as a concentration in orthotist and prosthetist assistant studies. Our exercise science program enables you to gain hands-on clinical experience and participate in research, building a solid foundation for an exercise science career in cardiac rehabilitation, corporate wellness, fitness training, health education, exercise physiology, recreation therapy, or a related profession.

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Exercise Science Degree: The Oakland University Advantage

You’ll have the chance to interact with experts in exercise science, spanning disciplines of personal training, physical therapy, orthotics and prosthetics, and other specialities, developing well-rounded skills and professional polish that get your exercise science career off to a fast start.

In addition, our exercise science degree stands out for its:

Clinical experience. You’ll have the opportunity to get out of the classroom in our exercise science program, working with practitioners in real-world clinical settings. The program enables you to work with diverse populations on and off campus, ranging from elite athletes to senior citizens. You’ll gain direct hands-on experience that’s rare in an undergraduate exercise science program.
Community connections. Oakland University’s partnerships in Southeast Michigan yield a host of benefits for exercise science majors. You’ll have easy access to hospitals, schools, rehab facilities and other organizations for internships, research projects, and more.
Attentive faculty. Our exercise science degree is led by renowned experts who are at the top of their field. Most courses are taught by seasoned instructors (not grad students or adjuncts) in small classes, enabling you to form real relationships with faculty. They can offer professional mentorship and academic guidance that can have a big impact on your exercise science career.
Career preparation. We have a reputation as a strong source of exercise science professionals, thanks to the track record established by our alumni. You’ll get serious consideration from employers and graduate school admissions committees, simply by having an exercise science degree from Oakland University.

What can you do with an exercise science degree?

Exercise Science Careers

Exercise science has emerged as an important branch of the health care industry, as research has proven the benefits of overall fitness in disease prevention. There’s also high demand for exercise science professionals to work with patients recovering from surgery, cancer, heart disease, and other serious illnesses. And if you’re interested in working with high-performance athletes, an exercise science degree can be a first step toward a career in athletic training.

The exercise science major may be right for you if you seek to work in professions such as:

Athletic training
Exercise physiology
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Diet and nutrition
Physical education
Coaching
Sports nutrition
Cardiac rehabilitation
Kinesiology
Orthotics and prosthetics

Exercise Science Degree: What You’ll Study

The exercise science degree draws on multiple disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, materials science, engineering, and health sciences. You’ll take introductory courses in chemistry, biology, anatomy, and physiology, with additional requirements in areas such as:

Personal and occupational health
Exercise physiology
Biomechanics
Motor Control
Nutrition and exercise
Research methods
Adulthood and aging
Cardiovascular fitness
Strength training
Athletic training
Injury prevention and recovery

The exercise science major includes a practicum in a professional setting such as a health care facility or fitness center.

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Bachelor of Science Exercise Science