Exercise Science

Exercise Science Overview

The Exercise Science program prepares students for a broad range of occupations that promote health and physical fitness, including strength and conditioning specialists, athletic trainers , and physical therapists. Graduates are skilled in evaluating health behaviors and risk factors, conducting fitness assessments, designing exercise programs, and motivating individuals to adopt and maintain positive life behaviors.

Exercise Science Tracks

You can choose one of 2 tracks, both leading to a B.S. in Exercise Science: Clinical or Performance. Both tracks prepare students for professional certification exams such as the ACSM Exercise Physiologist Certification (ACSM-EP) and the NSCA Certified and Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.

The Exercise Science Clinical Track gives students the strong scientific foundation they need to be prepared for graduate studies in health profession programs such as physical therapy, exercise physiology, and more.

The Exercise Science Performance Track prepares students to work in high-demand fields such as strength and conditioning, personal training, weight loss management, and performance coaching just to name a few.

The Mercy Advantage

• CAAHEP accredited program
• Education Recognition Program (ERP) from NSCA
• Seamless credit transfer from community colleges
• 100% graduate satisfaction rate
• Dedicated exercise science lab with cutting-edge equipment 
• Embedded internships
• Personalized advising and mentorships
• Small class size for personalized attention
• Active Exercise Science club