Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

University of New Haven

USA,Connecticut

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 45,644/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Connecticut

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1920

Total Students: 6,800 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

300 Boston Post Rd, West Haven, CT 06516, United States

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Program Overview

If you enjoy studying the human body and using exercise to promote health and wellness, exercise science may be the ideal major for you. Our Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science provides a strong foundation that includes coursework in anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. You will take a wide range of courses to prepare you to pursue a variety of opportunities in the health care, fitness, and wellness industries by learning to:

  • Evaluate health behaviors and risk factors
  • Conduct fitness assessments
  • Develop and implement safe and effective exercise prescriptions
  • Learn and use motivational strategies to guide people in behavioral change

Other major requirements offer insights into nutrition, business, and other facets of exercise science while allowing you to apply that knowledge in practical experiences working with clients, students, and others.

In addition, the School of Health Sciences core curriculum will provide you a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of how prevention, health policy, and person-centered care affect all health professionals.

Our Exercise Science major will give you the knowledge and skills to work in the medical and health science fields in such areas as corporate wellness, rehabilitation, sports performance, fitness, and recreation.

You’ll also be prepared to continue on to graduate school in one of many health-care-related fields, including:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Athletic training
  • Physician assistant
  • Allopathic or osteopathic medicine
  • Exercise physiology
  • Chiropractic medicine