Exercise Science

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Program Overview

Earning your degree in Exercise Science is a transformational leadership opportunity. The University of Sioux Falls gives you the chance to earn a distinctive liberal arts degree with a major in Exercise Science from a top Christian university. USF may be located in Sioux Falls, but our commitment to fellowship through better health is much bigger. Choose USF, and see how career plans in Exercise Science blend with a uniquely Christian worldview.

Faith-Based Exercise Science Degree

Whether you’re helping people reach their health and fitness goals or rehabilitating a patient recovering from major surgery, you’ll often find yourself in a leadership role. Do you see how the service leadership you’ll learn at USF matters? People won’t just come to you for help. They’ll come to you for growth and guidance. Let your Christian compassion and patience make a difference in the lives of those you meet in your Exercise Science career. Come to USF in Sioux Falls and live fully engaged in all USF has to offer – all with the values of a Christian university behind you.

Outcomes

A Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science provides graduates with a wide array of career opportunities in the health and fitness industry. Graduates can pursue roles such as exercise physiologists, designing and implementing tailored exercise programs for individuals with diverse health goals or conditions. 

They may also work as personal trainers, guiding clients through workouts and offering nutritional advice. Additionally, opportunities exist as fitness instructors, strength and conditioning coaches or cardiac rehabilitation specialists. Other potential career paths include roles in sports performance enhancement, corporate wellness programs or health promotion.

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $46,569
  • Job Postings: 453

Average salary is based on a fitness instructor position from Salary.com. Job posting data is for fitness instructor positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

Exercise Science Degree Options

Major in Exercise Science and choose a track: pre-professional, community health or health and performance.

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Exercise Science

A Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science equips students with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to pursue careers in fitness, sports, health promotion and allied health fields.

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Concentrations

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