The program offered by the Castleton University?prepares students for careers in clinical, corporate, community, or commercial settings in which exercise testing and prescription is a primary focus. Coursework 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

All of our students in the Natural Sciences Department are encouraged to participate in either a relevant internship or research project. Many faculty members in the Natural Sciences Department at Castleton engage undergraduate students in research projects. We have brand new, high quality research laboratories dedicated to research in molecular biology, microbiology, ecology, analytical chemistry, exercise physiology, and geology as well as a new greenhouse with dedicated research space. We believe there are many benefits to undergraduates engaging in research, both for the faculty mentors and for the students.