Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science - Wellness and Fitness

Pursue a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science at Troy University! Prepare for health careers with hands-on training and international student support. Apply now!

Program Description The purpose of the undergraduate Exercise Science Program (Bachelor of Science) is to prepare students for careers in fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical exercise testing and prescription, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, health-fitness/wellness, strength and conditioning, and nutrition. The program includes concentrations in pre-health professions, health and wellness, or nutrition, and incorporates coursework from five academic departments spread across two colleges. The program provides coursework and academic preparation to permit successful entry into graduate health profession schools nationwide, with an emphasis on preparation for entry into graduate health profession schools in the fields of Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Physician Assistant (PA). Students will also be prepared to sit for certification examinations offered through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and other organizations in the related fields of Health and Fitness, Clinical Exercise Testing, and Strength and Conditioning.