Exercise Science

Strong Mind, Strong Body.

Exercise Science is the study of the body's response to exercise and requires an understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology. In our academic program, we emphasize physical activity, wellness, and disease prevention.

Students learn to conduct exercise assessments, structure exercise programs, promote fitness, and enhance quality of life for a diverse population. Students develop practical hands-on skills, critical thinking, and communication strategies needed to enter the workforce or make a seamless transition to graduate school.

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The Florida Southern College undergraduate Strength and Conditioning Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE), a recognized authority in quality strength and conditioning education. This accreditation demonstrates our commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality and excellence in our strength and conditioning program. Our curriculum, faculty, and facilities have undergone rigorous evaluation to ensure that we provide students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in the field of strength and conditioning and keep athletes safe.

72%*

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Exam Pass Rate

150

Students Enrolled

76.9%

Retention Rate

Class of 2024:

100%

of Students Accepted to Graduate School of Their Choice

*CSCS pass rate reflects data from 2014-2024. This does not reflect pass rate for students in the strength and conditioning concentration.

Why choose Exercise Science at FSC?

Healthcare is one of the country's fastest growing industries.

According to labor statistics, employment in health care occupations is projected to grow 15 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.4 million new jobs.

Attain National Certification

Our program is designed to prepare you to take the National Strength and Conditioning Association's (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam, a nationally recognized and credible certification needed to enter the workforce.

Exceptional graduate school placement rate

Students applying for graduate programs are accepted at exceptional rates in programs such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Dietetics, Chiropractic, Strength and Conditioning, Physician Assistant, Exercise Physiology, and more.

Hands-on Experience

Learn to use metabolic testing equipment, heart rate monitors, blood pressure equipment, body composition assessment tools, motion analysis software, force plate analyzers, electromyography (EMG) sensors, cycle ergometers and sports performance testing equipment.

Experiential Opportunities

Engage in research with faculty, attend professional conferences, get involved in organizational clubs, conduct professional experiences within internship sites and develop professional networking opportunities.

Meet Our Mocs

Jay Caneus

The Exercise Science Department has provided me with a variety of learning experiences further to prepare me for my career in strength & conditioning. I have been able to develop leadership skills through the peer mentorship program and various training techniques and philosophies through lectures and lab opportunities. I have even been able to attend conferences such as the NSCA National Coaches Conference and the SEACSM Annual Meeting through the EXS program. These opportunities have given me a head start in building my professional network.

Jay Caneus

Caden Kwiatkowski

Chase Thomas

While interning at the Neuspine Institute, I had the opportunity to observe and be hands-on with both the business and patient care side. The classes at Florida Southern prepared me to deal with different patient populations and understand exercise protocols. This internship was the best experience I could have gotten, and I have learned so much valuable information.

Chase Thomas

Daniella Rincon Garcia

Devin Mantei

Emma Nieves

I love how connected the Exercise Science Department is. From the first day as a freshman, they have felt like family. The Exercise Science program designs a peer mentor program, so when you walk in on the first day as a freshman, you already have someone to help guide you. I also love how invested the professors are. They create an enriching atmosphere that is so upbeat and positive.

Emma Nieves

Featured Exercise Science Faculty

Sara Terrell

Florida Southern College’s commitment to engaged learning aligns with my value system as a higher education professional. A successful classroom environment should stimulate engagement through hands-on learning while also developing critical thinking, facilitating the acquisition of lifelong learning and developing evidenced based problem-solving strategies. Cultivating a classroom environment centered on these aforementioned areas is a humbling task and one I wrestle with every semester. The reward is worth it when students begin to synthesize and apply information at a higher level of thinking, a transferrable skill needed to navigate the dynamic healthcare landscape we live in today.

Clubs And More

You can be involved in prestigious organizations, such as Phi Epsilon Kappa, the national professional fraternity for persons pursuing careers in exercise science, physical education, health, recreation, dance, human performance, sports medicine, and sports management.

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