Exercise Science BS

Are you passionate about health and fitness? Do you enjoy helping others? If you are an energetic “people” person who understands the life-changing benefits of exercise and improving our overall well being, exercise science may be an excellent career choice for you. 

This specialized, multidisciplinary field focuses on how the human body responds to physical activity and incorporates the study of nutrition, biomechanics, and mental health. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for careers in exercise science will grow 9 percent in the next decade, faster than average for all occupations.

Ignite your future with a degree in exercise science at St. Thomas Aquinas College. Choose the kinesiology concentration to gain the knowledge and skills to become a certified health and fitness professional or sports coach. Or select the allied health concentration to build the foundations for graduate studies in physical therapy, athletic training, sports medicine, physical education, and many other related disciplines. Whatever direction you take, our exercise science program will prepare you for a rewarding career doing what you love and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.