Exercise Science

Do you like staying active? Are you interested in a hands-on career that will directly affect others’ quality of life? With three different emphases in personal training, strength and conditioning, and pre-allied health, our Exercise Science major will provide you with the educational background you need to turn your love of fitness into a rewarding career. Our students succeeded in making GC one of 20 colleges or universities in the nation to earn Silver Level status with the American College of Sports Medicine’s “Exercise is Medicine” organization.

The KHS (Kinesiology and Health Studies) Club provides opportunities for leadership, experiential learning, career education, and networking while promoting a healthy lifestyle on campus and in the community.

Program Requirements

Degree Options

Major: 44-48 Total Credit Hours
Concentration:
Athletic Training
Chiropractic
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Minor: 22 Total Credit Hours

Careers

Educator, Occupational Therapist, Personal Trainer, Physical Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Student Testimonials

“The kinesiology department was so accepting and helpful when I switched majors in my junior year. The professors truly care about the success of each student.” — Danielle Lang ’17

“GC’s kinesiology department is second to none. The KHS professors have all walked the walk in the health and fitness field and teach you how to apply the degree you’re getting.” — Sean Kratchman ’15

“In graduate school for nursing, I discovered that my exercise science major better enabled me to view healthcare from a holistic standpoint. The knowledge I gained in exercise science at GC allows me to deliver better care to patients every day.” — Whitley Sato ’11

“My education at GC, particularly my major in kinesiology and minor in psychology, helped set a good foundation for my career in physical therapy. Prior to attending physical therapy school, I built a solid baseline of knowledge in the science of bodily injury and recovery based on the education I received during my time at GC.” — Shannon Kelley ‘01