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Also offered as: Exercise Science (Minor) , Exercise Science (Major) , Exercise Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy (Undergraduate Option) , Exercise Science: Pre-Physical Therapy (Undergraduate Option)

Jumpstart your career in the fitness and sport performance industry, mastering your skills along the way.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 60 in Major
Careers
Physiologists
Exercise Science students at EIU

Why Study Exercise Science at EIU?

  • Work with instructors who have experience in their field
  • Practice what you learn in our facilities
  • Build relationships with professionals as you go
  • Gain the necessary skills for your next step
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"Every single person greeted me with a warmth that I did not feel at other campuses. ... When I found that the dining halls offered a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and meals that would allow me to adhere to my high nutritional standards, I was further convinced that Eastern IL University could serve as my home. As I left my tour of Eastern, I felt a sense of that home feeling."
Nicholas Shamhart
Exercise Science, Nutrition and Dietetics | Class of 2027
Nicholas Shamhart, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Dietetics at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Work directly with a Division I athletics program
  • Local internship opportunities
  • Hands-on learning outside of the classroom
  • Participate in local community efforts
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Hands-On Experience, Exercise Science students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.S. in Exercise Science gives you the scientific knowledge of the principles behind human movement for health, physical fitness and sport performance. It fits students who are curious about how the body works, enjoy hands-on learning and want to help others become healthier and perform better. You will study exercise physiology, biomechanics and exercise psychology, and you will complete an internship in a fitness or clinical setting.

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$50,502
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Exercise Physiologists

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit RealisticRealistic interest typeYou like hands-on work: building, repairing or operating equipment, structures or materials. Many of these jobs are physical or take place outdoors.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Mark Kattenbraker
Department Chairperson
mskattenbraker@eiu.edu
2506 Lantz Complex
217-581-2215
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Stacey Ruholl
Professor, Director of EIU Adult Fitness
slruholl@eiu.edu
2511 Lantz Complex
217-581-3510
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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