Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Fitness Specialist
Champion Health with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and Fitness
Studying exercise science provides you with career opportunities in an exciting and growing industry. Stand out with a degree that prepares you for work in all settings from medical clinics to wellness centers and fitness facilities. With intensive labs in human anatomy and physiology, this program can help you land immediate employment or prepare you for graduate school.
Pursue Your Degree in Exercise Science and Fitness with Confidence
- Our Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Fitness Specialist degree is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
- You can earn your First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications through Liberty while pursuing the bachelor’s program.
- NSCA-Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certifications can be taken during your senior year in the program to help you work as a high school or collegiate athlete coach in the field of strength and conditioning.
- Partner with your peers by joining Liberty’s Exercise Science club.
What Will You Learn?
- Foundations in musculoskeletal terminology, human anatomy and physiology, health kinesiology, strength training and condition, and biomechanics
- Training in sports injuries, human movement, group exercise, and physical education
- Exercise leadership, sports nutrition, and exercise prescription
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our Exercise Science – Fitness Specialist Bachelor’s Program
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Fitness Specialist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Fitness Facility of Wellness Center Owner/Operator
- Personal Trainer
Internship Opportunities and Facilities Available to Students in Our Exercise Science – Fitness Specialist Degree Program
- Gain a thorough immersion in the field of exercise science through classroom, laboratory, practicum, and internship experiences. Our trained faculty will help you find opportunities in your field so you can prepare for your career with confidence.
- Our Washington Fellowship programs allows students to spend a semester gaining invaluable experience working in the heart of D.C.
- Train with excellence using our various laboratories, including the Human Performance Lab, Athletic Training Lab, and Functional Assessment Lab. All of these facilities offer state-of-the-art equipment designed to prepare you with vital hands-on experience.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Fitness Specialist
Pursue Your Degree in Exercise Science and Fitness with Confidence
- Our Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Fitness Specialist degree is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
- You can earn your First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications through Liberty while pursuing the bachelor’s program.
- NSCA-Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certifications can be taken during your senior year in the program to help you work as a high school or collegiate athlete coach in the field of strength and conditioning.
- Partner with your peers by joining Liberty’s Exercise Science club.
What Will You Learn?
- Foundations in musculoskeletal terminology, human anatomy and physiology, health kinesiology, strength training and condition, and biomechanics
- Training in sports injuries, human movement, group exercise, and physical education
- Exercise leadership, sports nutrition, and exercise prescription
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our Exercise Science – Fitness Specialist Bachelor’s Program
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Fitness Specialist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Fitness Facility of Wellness Center Owner/Operator
- Personal Trainer
Internship Opportunities and Facilities Available to Students in Our Exercise Science – Fitness Specialist Degree Program
- Gain a thorough immersion in the field of exercise science through classroom, laboratory, practicum, and internship experiences. Our trained faculty will help you find opportunities in your field so you can prepare for your career with confidence.
- Our Washington Fellowship programs allows students to spend a semester gaining invaluable experience working in the heart of D.C.
- Train with excellence using our various laboratories, including the Human Performance Lab, Athletic Training Lab, and Functional Assessment Lab. All of these facilities offer state-of-the-art equipment designed to prepare you with vital hands-on experience.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (Liberty University is offering test-optional admission through Fall 2022 acceptance)
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
CAAHEP
