Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

An exercise science degree prepares you for a career as an exercise professional in the rapidly growing world of health, fitness and human performance. This multidimensional program explains the structural and functional changes that occur on a physiological, biochemical and biomechanical level during human movement. Students in this major are prepared for careers in strength and conditioning, medical fitness, corporate fitness and wellness, personal training and human performance. Many students choose to use exercise science as a stepping stone into a graduate degree program in physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy, nursing, exercise physiology, chiropractic or others.

At North Central College, your curriculum balances the applied art of fitness programming with the scientific fundamentals of anatomy and physiology. In our stand-out program recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, you’ll work hands-on with faculty to prepare for whichever post-grad plans you pursue.