Exercise Science

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Fuel Your Future in Fitness and Wellness

Ready to turn your passion for fitness, health, and human performance into a powerful career? At Ferris State University, our Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is your launchpad to a future filled with movement, motivation, and making a real impact.

This dynamic program dives deep into the science of how the human body moves, performs, and thrives. You’ll master exercise testing, learn to create training programs for everyone from elite athletes to clinical populations, and build a foundation that opens doors to diverse and exciting careers.

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Master the Science of Movement

Explore the building blocks of the human body—anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics—and discover how they power every move we make. You’ll learn how to apply these essential concepts to real-life fitness, athletic performance, and lifelong health.

Get Hands-On with Fitness Assessments

Turn your passion for fitness into a career—gain hands-on experience assessing health and performance, then create personalized training programs for everyone from elite athletes to individuals with clinical needs.

Launch Your Career Anywhere

Whether it’s a commercial gym, a sports performance facility, or a medical fitness center—our program prepares you to excel in any health and fitness setting. Gain hands-on skills and build a resume that opens doors in corporate, clinical, community, and sport performance facilities.

Think Critically, Train Smart

Learn to investigate and evaluate research to establish best practices, and use cutting-edge science to design powerful training programs. Your ability to think critically and apply evidence-based strategies will set you apart in the industry.

Careers in Exercise Science

Step into exciting careers in health and fitness, sports performance, and corporate wellness, or use your degree as a launchpad for graduate programs such as athletic training, physical therapy, or physician assistant studies.