B.S. in Exercise Science

Few academic programs offer such diverse opportunities for employment and professional development as exercise science. Earning your bachelor's degree in exercise science teaches you how to create and execute exercise programs for a variety of individuals. You will learn to promote wellness of individuals of different fitness levels by utilizing fitness testing, rehabilitation and injury prevention techniques and general exercise programs.

Depending on your interest, there are many different career options available for you to choose from with a degree in exercise science. Many exercise science majors choose to pursue professional or graduate school in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing or athletic training. Others become personal trainers, wellness coordinators, clinical exercise physiologists or strength and conditioning coaches.

The exercise science program at Concordia University, Nebraska offers you the opportunity to advance your knowledge, skills and abilities while staying current with innovative research by utilizing state-of-the-art human performance laboratory equipment. Here, you will learn how to apply the gifts God has given you to enhance the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional and social wellbeing of others. Concordia Nebraska can help you prepare for a career in exercise and health settings, as well as graduate programs in these fields. Because you'll receive a broad-based, liberal arts education, in the exercise science program you'll not only study human movement and skills specific to exercise science, you will also enhance your critical thinking, research and communication

If you're interested in physical fitness, exercise and helping people live a healthier, more active lifestyle, then a degree in exercise science from Concordia University, Nebraska might be the right choice for you.