Study human movement and the body’s physiological adaptations to exercise as you pursue a degree in exercise science. Students learn the scientific and medical aspects of physical activity, fitness, health and sport performance. The program includes a strong science-based curriculum with requirements in biology, chemistry and physics. Students then progress to courses in kinesiology, exercise assessment and programming, exercise physiology, and biomechanics which provide them with foundational knowledge and practical application of performance principles.
Why Earn a Degree in Exercise Science?
- Diverse Career Opportunities: An exercise science education provides knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, human development and behavior, human movement, exercise principles, nutrition and health. Graduates will be able to apply this knowledge within various contexts as they enter the fitness and allied health field or pursue graduate study.
- Use Data to Make a Difference: A degree in exercise science prepares you to analyze, evaluate and utilize research related to exercise, nutrition, and health. Students will learn to perform health, fitness and performance assessments and utilize this information to develop safe and effective exercise programs based on the needs and goals of the individual or group.
- Become an Inclusive Practitioner: With an exercise science degree, you'll be able to create and apply effective interventions and strategies for improving fitness, nutrition, health and/or performance of a diverse population including athletes, youth, adults and individuals with physical or health limitations.
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Where Do Regis Exercise Science Majors Intern?
All students in the BS in Exercise Science must complete two internships during their senior year of study. Internship experiences in areas such as medical fitness, nuclear cardiology, exercise testing, sport performance, and strength and conditioning provide students the opportunity to explore careers in the field.
Some former internship sites include:
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Where Are Regis Exercise Science Graduates Employed?
Students graduate prepared to enter a variety of careers in the fitness and allied health industry or pursue graduate studies.
Alumni of the Regis exercise science degree are employed as:
- Clinical stress test technicians
- Personal trainers
- Strength and conditioning instructors
- Physical and health education teachers
- Coaches
Alumni of the Regis exercise science degree pursued graduate study for:
- Physician assistant
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Clinical exercise physiology
- Education
- Nursing
- Sport management
With the help of Professor Fuller and Devin Cashman I was able to land an internship at Mass General Hospital my senior year of college which ended up turning into a job at the end of my internship. The Exercise Science program gave me the confidence I needed to show my supervisor how seriously I took the internship.Taylor Bunkley '20, Exercise Science
Why Earn Your Exercise Science Degree at Regis?
- Gain Hands-On Experience: Students gain hands-on experience in performing fitness evaluations, developing exercise prescriptions, and implementing these programs with peers, faculty and staff. Students are encouraged to gain experience outside the classroom as they progress through the program, and must complete two internships during their senior year of study.
- Build Leadership Skills: As an exercise science student at Regis you'll learn to integrate leadership, motivational strategies, and management skills in promoting principles of fitness, nutrition, health, and/or performance. Guided by the university's mission, you'll learn to apply professionalism, interprofessional collaboration, and advocacy within exercise science and related fields.
- Well-rounded Education: Taught by faculty who are experts in their field, the Regis exercise science curriculum provides students a well-rounded education and prepares graduates to enter a variety of careers in the fitness and allied health industry.
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