Program Overview

Exercise and Sport Science

The integration of classroom learning, hands-on lab activities, and research opportunities is ideal for students who wish to pursue a career as an exercise science professional or further their education in a variety of different health science fields.

Program at a Glance

• Exercise Sports Science Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
  • Exercise and Sport Science Minor
• Suggested Course Sequence
• Program Accreditation
  • Seeking accreditation from the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences, part of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
• The program is part of the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions, Department of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences.

Studying Exercise and Sport Science at Weber State

Weber State's exercise and sport science program teaches active, health-conscious students the skills needed to help others maintain and enhance their fitness and well-being.

Exercise and Sport Science Highlights

While earning your exercise and sport science degree, you can take classes to become a certified wellness coach to work one-on-one with clients to improve their lives. Graduates qualify for several different national certifications, including, but not limited to, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, and NASM.

All exercise and sport science (ESS) majors have access to the newly renovated Human Performance Lab (HP Lab). During limited open lab hours, ESS students can also get free assessments such as Bod Pod body composition tests, VO2max fitness tests, Wingate anaerobic tests, vertical jump tests, and more.

Beyond the Classroom

Gain real-world experience in internships with fitness and recreation centers, sports programs, rehabilitation clinics, and more.

Student Testimonial

Nathan Jones, Class of 2022, noted, "Along with all the knowledge and skills I gained, my professors worked hard to help me succeed and created opportunities to do research with them, and even got me published."

What You'll Learn at Weber

You'll learn about anatomy, physiology, structural kinesiology, biomechanics, and clinical physiology, while also learning fitness skills and the science behind exercise, metabolism, and overall wellness. You'll graduate knowing how to implement successful exercise and fitness programs for clients, while developing skills in activities like aerobics or weightlifting.

What You Can Do After Weber

Weber State's exercise and sport science graduates go on to graduate studies in health-related fields and/or a wide range of careers like personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, health and nutrition educator, clinical exercise physiologist, group fitness instructor, and more.

Faculty Perspective

• Exercise science is fascinating because, in addition to understanding how your body systems function in everyday life from a physiological perspective, you must also understand how these systems change and adapt to different exercise stressors. - Bryan Dowdell
• Studying exercise science allows us to appreciate how the human body interacts with the environment both biomechanically and physiologically. This understanding not only helps athletes to perform better, but it also helps coaches and clinicians to identify effective exercise prescriptions and treatments. - Saori Hanaki