Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science
The Exercise Science program at MVNU is designed to provide students with a broad experience in many different areas of human performance, exercise, and wellness. Graduates pursue careers in teaching, rehabilitation, personal training, the enhancement of human performance and many more. The curriculum is intellectually challenging yet flexible enough to prepare individual students to pursue their desired career. If you are passionate about helping people manage their health and wellness more effectively, the MVNU Exercise Sciences program is for you.
You will be prepared to transition directly into careers related to human performance and wellness or go on to graduate school to pursue advanced degrees, certification, or licensure. Our program provides you with a wide range of career options after graduation.
It is vital to us that our students learn from the best. Along with master’s or doctoral degrees, faculty have current certification in Athletic Training and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and many continue to practice the trades for which they are licensed. Practicums and internships are widely available and encouraged, providing students with opportunities to learn in their field of choice.
Choose From Two Concentrations
Pre-Professional
Human Performance and Wellness
Curriculum
Explore a robust exercise science major’s course schedule, designed for tomorrow’s health and wellness professionals.
Faith & learning at MVNU
At MVNU, our Christian faith is at the core of everything we do. Whether it’s opening class with prayer, diving into Scripture, or examining real-world moral and ethical challenges, we’re committed to shaping students who live out their faith with purpose. Here, you won’t just learn — you’ll be transformed.
Travel
Our travel and study afar programs are more than just an opportunity to see the world — they’re a chance to grow in your faith while experiencing new cultures. Whether you’re serving in communities across the U.S. or learning abroad, each journey is designed to broaden your perspective, deepen your compassion, and equip you to live out your callings in a global context — all while adding valuable experience to your résumé.
- Belize
- Swaziland
- Haiti
- Croatia, Austria & Hungary
- Italy
- Spain, Portugal & France
- Greater Columbus Area
- Orlando
- San Francisco
- New Orleans
- Washington, D.C.
- Guyana
- Guatemala
Scholarships
Need a little help with finances? We’ve got you covered. Explore scholarships, grants, and other resources to help you pay for your education.
Careers
A degree in Exercise Sciences from MVNU comes with a wide range of career options. You could go on to become an athletic coach or trainer, a dietitian, physical therapist, sports administrator, health information specialist, or pursue one of a number of other career opportunities.
Training
Become an Athletic or personal Trainer, a wellness coach, or a strength and conditioning coach.
Therapy
Get into physical therapy, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, or chiropractic medicine.
Business
Tap into your entrepreneurial side and become a gym, fitness center, or community center owner or executive director.
Meet the Faculty
Learn from faculty members who know how to balance theory and practical application for a relevant, empowering, Christ-centered learning experience.
Hands-on Learning
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