The undergraduate Exercise Science curriculum at UMass Lowell has a strong foundation in the sciences and meets all general education requirements of the university.
Graduates of the BS in Exercise Science Clinical Option work in:
- Corporate or private fitness settings
- Strength and conditioning settings
- Research facilities
- Clinical settings caring for patients with cardiac, pulmonary and metabolic conditions.
Graduates of the BS in Exercise Science Fitness Management Option work in:
- Corporate or private fitness settings
- Wellness Centers
- Public Health or public policy centers
What are advancement options after graduation for both options?
- Pursue graduate study in Exercise Science
- Advanced degrees in EP (Master’s, Doctorate) prepare individuals for positions as Exercise Specialists or Exercise Program Directors
- Specializations and certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- Research or teaching positions (PhD level)
- Pursue graduate study in other health professions (after completing pre-requisite requirements)
- Chiropractic
- Ergonomics
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician’s Assistant
- Sports Nutrition
- Sports Performance
Graduates of the Clinical Option
- Graduates of the Exercise Science Clinical Option program meet all the necessary requirements for application to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) at UMass Lowell or other accredited PT programs.
Graduates of the Fitness and Management Option
- Students in the Exercise Science Fitness and Management Option have a choice to complete one of five business minors as undergraduate students that position themselves to pursue an MBA from UMass Lowell.