Exercise Science Bachelor of Science Degree

Study human performance and train athletes or promote recovery from chronic health conditions.


100%

Outcomes Rate of RIT Graduates from this degree

100%

Of all incoming RIT first-year and transfer students receive aid


Overview for Exercise Science BS

Why Pursue RIT’s Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science


  • Choose from two tracks: Focus your exercise science degree with a clinical track or an athletic track.

  • Prepare for Professional Certification: Students in the athletic track are prepared to achieve professional certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

  • An Excellent Pre-Med Major: Complete the required pre-med course work in biological and physical sciences while gaining human performance knowledge valuable to your future career in medicine or the health professions.

  • Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Pathway: Combine your BS in exercise science with an MS in health and well-being management.

What is Exercise Science?

Exercise science is a discipline that studies movement and the body's responses and adaptations. The goal of exercise science is to broaden our understanding of the connections and benefits between fitness, exercise, nutrition, and health. It’s the scientific approach to understanding how exercise impacts the human body.

RIT’s Exercise Science Degree

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Careers and Experiential Learning

Typical Job Titles

Personal Trainer Strength and Conditioning Coach Fitness Specialist

Industries

  • Health Care
  • Sports and Leisure
  • Health, Wellness, and Fitness
  • Non-Profit
Post-Graduation Salary and Career Info for Exercise Science BS

Cooperative Education and Internships

Cooperative education and internships are work experience in your field of study. And they set RIT graduates apart from their competitors. It’s exposure–early and often–to a variety of professional work environments, career paths, and industries. Cooperative education and internships are designed for your success.

Cooperative education and internships are optional but strongly encouraged for students in the exercise science major.

Co-op and Experiential Learning Options for Exercise Science BS

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Curriculum for 2025-2026 for Exercise Science BS

Current Students: See Curriculum Requirements

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Admissions and Financial Aid

First-Year Admission

First-year applicants are expected to demonstrate a strong academic background that includes:

  • 4 years of English
  • 3 years of social studies and/or history
  • 3 years of math is required and must include algebra, geometry, and algebra 2/trigonometry. Pre-calculus is preferred.
  • 2-3 years of science. Biology and chemistry are required.

Transfer Admission

Transfer applicants should meet these minimum degree-specific requirements:

  • A minimum of college algebra is required. Pre-calculus or calculus is preferred.
  • Biology and chemistry are required.

Please note: The exercise science program has articulation agreements with the following institutions:

Learn more about transferring credits and additional information about transferring to RIT by visiting the Transfer Admissions website.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

100% of all incoming first-year and transfer students receive aid.

RIT’s personalized and comprehensive financial aid program includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment programs. When all these are put to work, your actual cost may be much lower than the published estimated cost of attendance.
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