Exercise Science Department
The Exercise Science Department at Shippensburg University develops students into the next generation of exercise scientists who understand how and why exercise is used for the prevention, management, and treatment of health problems.
Our students have high acceptance rates into master's and doctoral degree programs, including for physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and athletic training.
Exercise Science is also the ideal choice for anyone interested in careers in fitness and performance enhancement, including strength and conditioning, personal training, and group exercise.
Undergraduate Programs and Minors
Exercise Science Major
Please note that students are only allowed to choose one concentration.
Allied Health Pre-Professional Concentration
- Emphasizes knowledge and skill development for helping others in rehabilitation and clinical settings; Prepares students for advanced training in many allied health professions, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistant, and more.
Human Performance & Fitness Concentration
- Emphasizes knowledge and skill development for helping others achieve their fitness, performance, and health goals; Prepares students for careers in the fitness and sports industries, such as personal training, strength and conditioning, corporate wellness, and more.
Pre-Athletic Training Concentration
- Accelerated 3+2 program for students who know they want to be an athletic trainer to help athletes manage their injuries; Prepares students for guaranteed entry into either Lock Haven University's or Jefferson University's master's degree program in athletic training.
Minor Programs
- For undergraduate students interested in exercise, fitness development, and living a healthy lifestyle.
- For undergraduate students interested in coaching athletics or working in the sports world.
- For undergraduate students interested in studying the interaction of mental and physical elements of performance.
The Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences.