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 is committed to providing 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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Why Choose York College

• Accredited Excellence: First CUNY program and one of only three in New York State accredited by CAAHEP through CoAES.
• Hands-On Learning: Real-world experience in health, fitness, and performance settings
• Graduate Pathways: Direct entry into advanced programs like Athletic Training, Nursing, Physical & Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant studies.
• More than 80% of our graduates go on to successful careers in the field
• More than 97% graduate satisfaction rate.

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).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Exercise Science program can establish professional careers in a wide variety of jobs.

With a degree in Exercise Science, you can work as an:

• Exercise Physiologist
• Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Personal Trainer
• Sport or Recreation Coach
• Wellness or Life Coach
• Cardiopulmonary Rehab Specialist

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.

Job Outlook

Careers in these fields are growing 9–20% faster than average, with median salaries ranging from $58,000 to $133,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Graduates of York College’s Exercise Science program who meet specific requirements will be automatically accepted into the three-year Doctor of Chiropractic program at Northeast College of Health Sciences – a unique and valuable pathway to advanced professional success.

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