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Earn your BS in Exercise Science
Are you drawn to exercise, performance enhancement, sports medicine or exercise rehabilitation? With a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, you will learn about the biomechanical, physiological, and psychological effects of exercise and how to help individuals improve their health, fitness, and performance.
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You'll find degree overviews, requirements, course lists, academic plans, and more to help you plan your education and explore your possibilities.
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Why choose exercise science at Iowa?
- Well-rounded curriculum, focused on learning how to help people from all backgrounds improve their health and fitness
- Opportunities to get hands-on experience in two upper-level lab courses
- Experiential learning through practicums and internships
Expand your career opportunities after graduation
An exercise science major opens up diverse career paths in fitness, health care, research, and wellness, including roles like personal trainer, exercise physiologist, and wellness coach.
Combine with a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) or ACSM Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) certification to compete for jobs immediately after graduating
Pair with a graduate degree to prepare for your future in one of many fields:
- Masters in Athletic Training (MAT - 5 year accelerated program option)
- Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP - 5 year accelerated program option)
- Masters of Science (MS)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT)
Courses you can take in this major
- HHP:2350 Biomechanics
- HHP:4310 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- HHP:3045 Physical Activity Psychology
- HHP:3400 Applied Exercise Physiology (with lab)
- HHP:4200 Exercise Testing and Prescriptions (with lab)
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