With personal health and fitness occupying much of our nation's attention, a major in exercise science – tying together the studies of anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, nutrition and exercise – is an excellent way to tap into a plentiful job market whose goal is the promotion of a healthier nation through exercise and wellness programs. A degree in exercise science opens the door to professional opportunities in fitness training. It is also a great launching pad for those going into field such as sports medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy or exercise physiology. Learn more about careers in Exercise Science and see a recent salary survey.
Stay professionally healthy. Since the exercise science major prepares you for a career helping healthy people, your job prospects won't be affected by fluctuations in health care payment plans.
The Marquette Advantage:
Choose one of the three tracks in the program:
- The fitness track prepares you for national certification as an exercise instructor, personal trainer or strength and conditioning specialist.
- The pre-professional track prepares you for graduate and professional education in such field as physical therapy, sports medicine, physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, anatomy, kinesiology and exercise physiology.
An athletic training major program is available to a select group of students.
Curriculum for Exercise Science Major (PDF)
Curriculum for Exercise Science Major and Direct Admit DPT (PDF)
