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Fitness is a lifelong pursuit, and the SUNY Morrisville exercise science Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program will prepare you for the twists and turns that come with a lifetime of work in fitness and health.
Why SUNY Morrisville Exercise Science?
Our unique exercise science B.S. degree program combines immersive coursework with out-of-classroom hands-on experience. First, you will pursue a curriculum that includes specialized courses in kinesiology, cardiopulmonary assessment and exercise physiology. You will then apply your knowledge via an internship in SUNY Morrisville’s Wellness Center, where you will work with faculty, staff and local residents to develop personalized fitness plans and supervise their exercise regimens.
A second required internship — the senior capstone course — places you in the day-to-day operations of an approved off-campus site, providing further real-world experience. Past locations have included corporate fitness centers, wellness clinics, community-based health clubs, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, orthopedic practices, surgical environments and affiliated universities.
Our Exercise Science Laboratory offers access to a full range of the latest fitness and analysis equipment in a live exercise environment.
If you plan to attend graduate school after earning your bachelor’s degree, you will be prepared to study elsewhere to become a physician assistant, physical therapist, athletic strength and training coach, or other advanced health-related professional.
Skills You Will Gain
Upon program completion, you will be able to:
- Effectively lead, supervise, guide and motivate individuals in an exercise program
- Administer fitness assessments, and develop and implement prescriptions based on assessments
- Conduct experiments and collect data related to exercise science, and interpret how this data relates to physiological adaptations
- Describe how disease negatively affects health and quality of life and how exercise can mitigate these effects
- Apply principles discussed within the exercise science curriculum in a practical, professional environment
- Describe the influence of psychological principles in sport, exercise and other performance-related contexts
- Present and organize information in a manner that is consistent with the principles of scientific writing
What Can I Do in Exercise Science?
The B.S. program prepares you for careers in general fitness and corporate wellness facilities, as well as some cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation positions. Specific career paths include:
- Coach
- Athletic trainer
- Personal trainer
- Group fitness instructor
- Educator
- Exercise physiologist
- Health educator
- Director of wellness
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Strength & conditioning coach
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