Exercise Science is a multi-disciplinary program that applies scientific knowledge from anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, psychology, motor control, and biomechanics to understand how the human body functions during physical activity, and how the body adapts to exercise training. The Exercise Science program prepares students to acquire skills in fitness evaluation, exercise program design, and instructing functional movement patterns. Graduates will be ready to join the workforce as exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning specialists, and/or wellness coordinators that design and implement safe and effective exercise programs for a wide range of individuals. Graduates are also ideally prepared to pursue graduate education in a wide range of allied health science careers.
Exercise Science Program
All internal transfers must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be eligible for acceptance into the Exercise Science major.
- CHANGE OF MAJOR or add a MINOR please follow these instructions or speak to an advisor.
- COURSE PERMITS please complete the Overload or Override HPEM/EXSC/PEMJ/PEGN XXX form.
The Exercise Science Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree at Montclair State University is an excellent starting point for many career options. The following recommendations are intended as a general guide for students interested in some of the specific careers listed here:
- Medical Professions (Medical Doctor or Physician Associate)
- Allied Health Professions (Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Occupational Therapist, or Chiropractor)
- Exercise Science Professions (Clinical Exercise Physiologist or Sport
Conditioning Specialist)
Majors are also encouraged to join the Pre-Medical Program which provides extremely useful service to ALL students interested in medical and health related fields. For more information click here.
Montclair State University’s Exercise Science Program is currently seeking programmatic accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) which is managed by the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES).
The goal of the Exercise Science Program is to prepare competent entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Program Retention Rates:
2023-24 Freshman to Sophomore: 88.8%; Overall: 81.8%
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The exercise science major has two associated 5-year combined programs: