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Maryville University Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science online

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Maryville University Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science online

Help people get fit and stay healthy. Build a strong foundation in exercise physiology, community health, and nutrition.

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About the program

  • NSCA recognized:

    Receive a degree recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Education Recognition Program.

  • Certified faculty:

    Learn from experienced, certified faculty, including military master fitness trainers and NSCA exam prep educators.

  • Early Access program:

    Earn up to 12 credit hours toward your master’s degree during the last phase of your bachelor’s.

Curriculum

The online bachelor’s in exercise science is a 128-credit program, consisting of general education courses (47 credits), core courses for the exercise science major (57 credits), and concentration courses (21 credits). The program covers topics such as movement, nutrition, counseling and coaching techniques, behavioral strategies, and the fundamentals of business. You will put your knowledge and skills to use through practical and experiential opportunities, as well as formulate and implement your own exercise science-related project.

As you engage in a range of relevant courses, from stress management to exercise physiology, you’ll benefit from:

  • Real-world practice:

    Gain career experience through a capstone project and a 400-hour practicum in a location of your choice.

  • Industry-relevant concentrations:

    Choose between two concentrations, namely Wellness Management, and Strength and Conditioning.

  • Cutting-edge learning:

    Study human movement, fitness, and training remotely through the state-of-the-art Human Performance Lab.

Learner testimonials

If you start, finish it. Pursue your dreams to the end. Maryville offers a lot of help; they will walk with you from beginning to end.

Junah Castil, Class of 2022

I ended up being really happy that I chose Maryville. It’s online, and the price was comparable to all the surrounding universities, so it ended up being a good choice. Online learning is everything I expected it to be. It was so flexible with my work and family life that it’s just been a fairly smooth sail.

Danielle Van Komen, Class of 2019

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Career specializations

The online BS in exercise science will prepare you to pursue various professional roles in the field, such as personal trainer, health educator, or recreation coordinator. You’ll also be qualified to design customized exercise programs as an exercise physiologist. Or, you could pursue a career as a wellness director and manage wellness programs within an organization. The program is also designed to equip you with the exercise science skills and competencies you need to pursue further certifications that can help enhance your career prospects. 

Depending on your personal interests and career goals, you can tailor your education by choosing between the following two concentrations:

Wellness Management — Coursework focuses on applying the fundamentals of exercise science to health management, with a focus on evidence-based practice in nutrition, health program planning, and health-behavior change management.

Strength and Conditioning — Coursework focuses on performance coaching, tactical strength and conditioning, and program planning. This is the foundation for working with athletes, members of the military, first responders, and others aiming for peak fitness and performance.