The program offered by the Castleton University is designed to aid students in their preparation for nationally recognized certifications, including those offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

An undergraduate degree in Exercise Science may also serve as a step toward the pursuit of a graduate degree in exercise physiology or related area. Students also enter specialized programs leading to careers in strength and conditioning, physical or occupational therapy, cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation, nutrition, physician’s assistant, chiropractic medicine, and clinical research.

Career prospects

Students prepare for careers in clinical, corporate, community, or commercial settings in which exercise testing and prescription is a primary focus. 

Potential jobs:

• Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist
• Exercise Technician in the area of Cardiology
• Strength and Conditioning Coach (high school, college, and professional sports)
• Laboratory Research in areas such as sports medicine, nutrition, pathology, and human performance
• Sports Nutritionist
• Corporate Fitness Program Director
• Sports and Wellness Program Instructor/Director
• Health Promotion Specialist
• Personal Trainer/Exercise Leader
• Academia - higher education with a Master's Degree or Doctorate of Philosophy
• Occupational Physiologist
• Sport Physiologist