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Exercise and Movement Science

Develop the framework to understand and analyze human movement and prepare to work in a wide range of fitness and athletic settings.

AT A GLANCE

What You’ll Learn:

Concepts in biomechanics, nutrition, research, exercise assessment and prescription, and programming.
Course material for the national Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.

What You’ll Do:

Select a track of study in applied exercise and coaching or healthcare provider prep.
Complete an internship that aligns with your career goals.

Where You’ll Go:

Healthcare systems, fitness organizations, and athletic settings.
Prestigious graduate schools for physical therapy or other healthcare and medical fields.

Program Level: Undergraduate

Offered As: Major

College/School: Health & Behavioral Sciences

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Learn Through Experience

Students conduct research in the Exercise and Movement Science Lab.

Internships and Career Advancement

Shadow and network with accomplished alumni to explore different career paths.
Complete an internship in a healthcare, athletic, or fitness setting.
Prepare to sit for the national Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.

Research Opportunities

Conduct research in Bryant’s new state-of-the-art Exercise and Movement Science Lab.
Participate in Bryant’s Research and Engagement Day (REDay).

Exercise and Movement Science Lab

In Bryant’s new Exercise and Movement Science Lab, you’ll have access to the best equipment in the exercise and science field, including strength training machines that use air pressure, a BOD POD that measures body composition, a bioelectrical impedance analysis scale, cardiac rehabilitation bikes, high-end treadmills with harness systems and metabolic carts, portable metabolic systems, and an advanced motion capture system.

About This Program

Bryant’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Movement Science will prepare you to work in an athletics setting as a coach, in a fitness setting as an exercise specialist, and in a medical setting as an exercise physiologist. The Exercise and Movement Science program also prepares you for graduate study in fields such as physical therapy, athletic training, or other areas of medicine. Through our integrated curriculum, you will:

Study the natural sciences and apply your knowledge to concepts in biomechanics, nutrition, research, exercise assessment and prescription, and programming.
Learn how to design, prescribe, implement, and assess exercise programs for different populations.
Gain practical experience with exercise technology and equipment through Bryant’s new state-of-the-art Exercise and Movement Science Lab.
Develop communication skills to interact and collaborate with patients, caregivers, and other professionals within the healthcare sector.
Use critical thinking and core research skills to find solutions to problems in the field.

Select a track of study — applied exercise and coaching or healthcare provider prep — and complete an internship that aligns with your career goals. By your senior year, you’ll be well-prepared to sit for the national Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.

Want to enter the workforce after graduation? The applied exercise and coaching track will broaden your perspective on health and fitness and prepare you for a career as a coach, trainer, or exercise specialist as soon as you graduate. Select electives that match your interests in areas such as sports media and economics, health psychology, EMT training, neuroscience, and more.