Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Exercise is vital to human health and well-being, and the documented health benefits of physical activity have made exercise programs, personal training and other health and wellness initiatives fundamental aspects of preventive medicine.

If you are interested in helping people become happier and healthier through exercise and rehabilitation, Ashland University’s Exercise Science Program could be your perfect fit.

Learning Experiences
Pre-Allied Health Tracks:
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Med
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Chiropractic
Accelerated Nursing
Preparation for certifications in:
National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
American College of Sports Medicine's Personal Trainer
Group Exercise Instructor
Opportunities to:
Study with accomplished and well-respected professors with backgrounds in:
Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
Strength and conditioning
Fitness Assessment
Study all aspects of exercise to prepare you for a job after graduation or additional academic work.
Use interdisciplinary skills—from fitness to physiology and clinical research—to achieve successful outcomes in a variety of scenarios.
Work side-by-side with passionate faculty and other experts in Ashland University’s human performance lab.
Participate in faculty- and student-directed research and present results at conferences.
Gain real-world experience by applying classroom learning to real people seeking help.

Minimum GPA Required: 2.5 (3.0 required for nursing)

Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Secondary or Equivalent