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Exercise Science Major

Exercise Science Major

Be an Advocate for Active Lives

Health and fitness constitute a major industry in the United States. Our Exercise Science major is designed to prepare and train you for leadership positions within the fields of sports, recreation, physical fitness and allied health. The major in exercise science can open doors to exciting careers in Ohio and beyond.

We offer both an Exercise Science major and minor, with major concentrations in allied health and sport nutrition.

The allied health concentration is geared toward those seeking advanced degrees in such areas as physical therapy, physicians assistant and chiropractic medicine. The pre-athletic training concentration will prepare students to pursue a graduate degree in athletic training. The sport performance track features a mastery of skills in exercise programming. Required internships offer additional hands-on experience in the field.

When you major in our academically rigorous Exercise Science program, you will have the flexibility to combine your curriculum with our popular Coaching minor.

52-58

Credits to earn a Major

24

Credits to earn a Minor

86%

of students were employed six months post-graduation

(Fall 2021 Student Survey)

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Major Core Curriculum

The Exercise Science major’s common core provides a multidisciplinary foundation that you will be able to build on with your chosen concentration.

Course NumberCourse Name
BI131 Human Nutrition
BI203 Human Biology
HS344 Human Anatomy
SM130 First Aid And CPR
XS130 Introduction To Exercise Science
XS232 Exercise Science Seminar: Professional Organizations and Development
XS285 Field Experience In Exercise Science
XS332 Exercise Science Seminar: Ethics
XS340 Kinesiology
HS345 Human Physiology
XS355 Physiology Of Exercise
XS365 Exercise Testing And Prescription
XS432 Exercise Science Seminar: Professional Best Practices
XS485 Field Experience In Exercise Science
XS496 Senior Exercise Science Thesis

Degree Requirements

Program Format:
On Campus
Credits Required:
56
Time to Complete:
Four years

Exercise Science Minor

The Exercise Science program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in various health and fitness occupations or for graduate education in exercise science or other such pre-professional, health-related disciplines as athletic training, physical therapy, physician assistance or medicine.

Minor Requirements

  • Location: On campus
  • Credits: 24 hours
  • Time to Complete: Four years

Core Curriculum

  • BI203 Human Biology (4)
  • HS344 Human Anatomy (4)
  • XS130 Introduction to Exercise Science (2)
  • AT355 Physiology of Exercise (4)
  • XS365 Exercise Testing and Prescription (4)
  • +6 credits of your choice in related courses

View Our Center for Sport Sciences

The Center for Sport Sciences (CSS) is home to Wilmington College’s sport sciences and has been a signature facility on campus since its opening in 2015. The CSS features a 40-by-40-yard, indoor turf field and related athletics amenities, which accommodates training for all of the College’s 21 varsity sports teams and gives students additional options for co-curricular and recreational activities.

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Ask Us Anything About Wilmington College Exercise Science

Interested in the exercise science major or related degrees and programs? Our admission team is ready to answer any questions you may have. Reach out to us today, or learn how to apply to Wilmington.