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As an exercise science major, you’ll explore the anatomical, biomedical and physiological basis of exercise and human movement.
Designed to deepen your understanding how physical activity affects health and disease, you’ll develop a toolkit for teaching others, changing behaviors and improving lives.
In the exercise science program, you will:
Put theory into real-world practice by taking part in any number of experiential opportunities, from faculty-directed research projects to internships and co-op placements at places like Northeast Rehabilitation Network, Abilities Rehab and the Harvard University athletic department. You can also get involved with local community organizations by teaching kids about physical fitness through Active Science, Merrimack’s proprietary, interactive mobile app.
When you graduate from the exercise science program, you’ll be ready for whatever path you choose. Want to dive into your professional career? You can pursue positions in fields like health promotion; strength and conditioning; and personal training. Thinking about graduate or continued studies? You’ll be qualified to take the National Strength and Conditioning Association and American College of Sports Medicine exams, so you can go on to work in areas like physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, public health, or biomedical science.
As an exercise science major, you’ll take a combination of mandatory and elective courses to satisfy the 126-credit requirement.
To graduate with a degree in health science and remain in good academic standing within the department, you must maintain a GPA of at least 2.5.
See the online course catalog for more information.
Visit the online course catalog for more information on all majors and minors.
Download a single-page overview of the major in exercise science.