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Department of Health and Human Performance

Exercise Science

Are you passionate about health, fitness, and helping others live better lives? York College’s Exercise Science program prepares you for a rewarding career in areas like health risk reduction, physical rehabilitation, and athletic performance enhancement. Our curriculum includes behavioral, nutritional, physiological, psychological, and structural aspects of exercise – giving you a well-rounded foundation in the science of movement. Plus, more than 80% of our graduates go on to successful careers in the field.

Mission

The Exercise Science Major in the Department of Health and Human Performance at York College provides a rigorous and informative environment that promotes education and practical applications of exercise science, thereby enhancing physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.

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Accreditation

The Exercise Science major demonstrates academic excellence as the first in CUNY and the third in New York state to obtain accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES).

Dr. Gali Werber-Zion, a professor, infront of a classroom with students, pointing at a screen that resembles soundwaves, which are the result of electromyography

Students in Movement Science Lab

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Exercise Science program can establish professional careers in a wide variety of job se

  • Exercise Physiologist 
  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist 
  • Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist 
  • Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach 
  • Sport Coach 
  • Wellness Life Coach 
  • Personal Trainer 
  • Physical Education Teacher 
  • Recreation Coordinator

A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science can be a stepping-stone for pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree in an allied healthcare career such as Athletic Trainer, Chiropractic, Nursing, Physical or Occupational Therapist, or Physician Assistant.

According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, the projected job outlook growth of these occupations for the decade 2022-2032 will be faster than the average growth of other jobs, ranging from 10% (Exercise Physiologist) to 31% (Physician’s Assistant), with median salary ranging from $51,000 to $121,000.

View the Exercise Science description in the college bulletin.