Program Overview

Introduction to the Exercise Science Program

The exercise science program at Western Michigan University is designed to prepare students for careers in physical fitness and health promotion, cardiac rehabilitation, and fitness assessment and exercise prescription. It is also an excellent choice for those planning to enter graduate or chiropractic school or a professional program in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or medicine.

Program Details

The program is offered by the Department of Human Performance and Health Education at Western Michigan University. As part of the program, students are required to complete a culminating 450-hour internship upon finishing their coursework as a last step towards graduation. This internship can be completed with any approved site and supervisor that will support exercise science-related experiences and progress toward career-related goals.

Career Outcomes

The exercise science program at Western Michigan University prepares students for careers in:

• Personal training
• Health and fitness promotion
• Corporate wellness
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Strength and conditioning

It is also appropriate for students interested in pursuing advanced or professional degrees in:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Medicine or chiropractic
• Exercise physiology or biomechanics
• Orthotics and prosthetics

Program Location

The exercise science program is offered in Kalamazoo.

Related Programs

Other programs of interest include:

• Dance
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Nursing
• Physical and Health Education Teacher Education: K-12
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Secondary Education
• Public Health
• Recreation Management
• Sport Management