Exercise science is a multidisciplinary scientific field that focuses on the study of the human body, and how its anatomical, biomechanical, biochemical, and physiological aspects relate to exercise. Marshall University’s Exercise Science bachelor’s degree program will train you to help people improve their health and wellness through physical activity, ranging from conducting fitness training with a college sports team to practicing exercise physiology in a healthcare setting.
The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Exercise Science at Marshall University, in Huntington, West Virginia, equips students to work professionally with individuals, athletes, and people with health challenges. The Exercise Science degree program includes courses in Basic Science, Basic and Clinical Exercise Physiology, Biochemistry in Exercise, Biomechanics, Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, and an internship in applied or clinical exercise physiology.
Students enrolled in Marshall University’s Exercise Science bachelor’s degree program gain hands-on experience with exercise physiology and fitness assessment in state-of-the art Exercise Physiology Laboratories (MUEPL) at our Huntington campus.
Careers with an Exercise Science degree. Marshall graduates become exercise specialists, directing cardiac and rehabilitative programs, and leading personal training in strength and conditioning. Marshall graduates in Exercise Science also pursue other professional healthcare careers (medical, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.) or go on to graduate school.
The Exercise Science program comprises two areas of emphasis, which include Clinical Exercise Physiology, and Applied Exercise Physiology.
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Because of relatively small class sizes, Exercise Science majors gain valuable hands-on experience, quality face-to-face instruction and individual attention. Exercise Science faculty in the School of Health and Movement Sciences are well-trained with specialized knowledge and experience in such areas as clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and muscle biology.
Students obtain hands-on experiences with health, fitness and sport assessments and testing within our state-of-the-art Exercise Physiology Laboratories (MUEPL). The Clinical Exercise Lab at Marshall is one of the few in the nation offering on-site clinical programs, providing an opportunity for students to work with community members.
Marshall University is the first program in West Virginia to earn gold-level recognition from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for our program, Exercise is Medicine® on Campus (EIM-OC)/ This ACSM initiative calls upon universities and colleges to encourage faculty, staff and students to work together toward improving the health and well-being of the campus community.
- Exercise Physiologist
- Personal Trainer
- Athletic Coach
- Group Fitness Instructor
