Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at Wilson College prepares you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful in a variety of health‐related graduate and professional programs and to work in the health and fitness industry. Our program has been designed to address the knowledge, skills and abilities recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and provide you with a strong science‐based education. Human anatomy and physiology, care and prevention of injuries, exercise testing and prescription, psychology of sport, as well as understanding the role of sport in society are a few key features of our curriculum. You will be able to further develop and apply your knowledge through experiential learning opportunities in and out of the classroom, as well as through an internship. The health and fitness industries are rapidly growing within the U.S., with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting 15% job growth over the next 10 years.
A bachelor's degree in exercise science is designed to take advantage of Wilson’s strong offerings in liberal studies and the sciences, which creates a springboard for a variety of careers or graduate work. Our program allows you to choose a concentration based on your goals and aspirations.
Our pre‐professional concentration will prepare students to further their studies and training by building a strong science and human physiology foundation. This concentration is geared for students looking to apply to graduate school to become a health science or allied health professional, specifically, athletic training, physical therapy, chiropractic or medicine.
Our human performance emphasizes learning how to work with people with a variety of health and fitness goals. Students learn foundational knowledge and skills used for the prevention, management, and treatment of numerous health conditions and disparities. Students also learn to develop strategies for improving physical fitness and improving performance. This concentration is for students looking to begin their career in personal fitness and health promotion.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
Pre-Professional Studies
This concentration is best suited for students interested in the following:
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Chiropractic Medicine
Physician Assistant
Clinical Director
Coursework emphasizes foundational coursework that will prepare students to further their studies and training in graduate school to become health science or allied health professionals, as well as prepare students for future careers in clinical director roles.
Human Performance
This concentration is best suited for students interested in careers in the following industries:
Personal or Group Training
Fitness and Performance enhancement
Exercise Physiologist
Strength and Conditioning
Health and Human services
Coursework emphasizes learning how to work with people with a variety of health and fitness goals. Students learn foundational knowledge, skills and abilities used for the prevention, management, and treatment of numerous health conditions and disparities. Students also learn to develop strategies for improving physical fitness and improving performance.