Clinical Exercise Science ,BS
ASU Health - Clinical, Adaptive Recreation, Exercise Physiologist, Health, Kinesiology, Metabolism, Obesity, Obesity Prevention, Personal Trainer, Physical Activity, Rehabilitation, Sports, Weight Management, Wellness, approved for STEM-OPT extension, cardiac rehabilitation, fitness
If the effects of exercise could be put into a pill, it would be the most powerful medicine ever invented. Join this nationally accredited program to discover how exercise is medicine, gain experience in the field, and learn how to help people reverse obesity, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.
In the Bachelor of Science program in clinical exercise science, students develop an extensive understanding of how the human body responds to and benefits from exercise.
Hands-on laboratory courses with innovative exercise, metabolic and cardiopulmonary equipment provide students with the skills and experience they need to be hired as exercise physiologists in health care settings upon graduation.
Upper-division and special topics courses enable students to gain an even deeper understanding in an area of interest, such as exercise for chronic and neurological conditions or nutrition for health and performance.
Students gain the knowledge necessary to pass the exercise physiologist certification exam from the American College of Sports Medicine. Many students use this program as a pathway to physical therapy, occupational therapy and other professional graduate school programs. Accelerated pathways into physical therapy and occupational therapy programs at partner institutions are available to competitive students.
This program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (https://www.caahep.org) and endorsed by the American College of Sports Medicine.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First
required math course:
MAT 117 - College Algebra
or MAT 170 Precalculus - Math
intensity: Moderate
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Apply mathematical skills related to bioenergetics and exercise intensities.
- Apply the principles guiding evidence-based practice learned through the appraisal of scientific literature.
- Create exercise prescriptions for healthy clients and clients with chronic conditions.
- Apply professional competencies (i.e., job-related skills) commonly required in the fitness industries.
- Apply concepts of basic human anatomy and physiology as they relate to exercise.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, clinical exercise science students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
The College of Health Solutions recommends these programs for students majoring in clinical exercise science.
This degree program prepares students to become exercise physiologists, an occupation with a faster than average growth rate, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/exercise-physiologists.htm).
In addition to working as exercise physiologists, graduates may obtain positions as clinical exercise specialists, exercise scientists or weight management consultants in settings such as:
- cardiac rehabilitation facilities
- corporate wellness firms
- health care agencies and medical centers
- hospitals
- lifestyle and weight management consulting firms
- medical fitness centers
- nonprofit disease prevention agencies (e.g., American Heart Association)
- outpatient fitness centers
- university fitness and wellness centers
Specialty areas may include:
- bariatric weight loss (counseling and pre- or postsurgery fitness training)
- cancer rehabilitation
- cardiac rehabilitation
- corporate fitness and worksite wellness
- exercise and weight counseling and management
Graduates are well prepared for admission to graduate programs in clinical exercise physiology, athletic training, obesity prevention and management, rehabilitative fields (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy) and medicine.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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2.9%
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$63,950
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3.7%
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$63,020
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3.6%
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$51,330
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10.2%
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$51,350
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13.7%
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$45,380
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4.3%
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$56,090
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11.5%
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$93,180
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15.1%
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$97,720
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26.1%
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$62,770
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1.9%
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$39,990
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ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
College of Health Solutions
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
