Why Exercise Science and Athletic Performance At USK?

Exercise Science and Athletic Performance at the University of Saint Katherine is an exciting concentration for students desiring careers in personal training, exercise program development, strength and agility coaching, sport science research and application, as well as therapeutic exercise, such as cardiac rehabilitation and other rehabilitative settings. The coursework and required internship provide a solid foundation in wellness and corporate fitness, personal training, strength and conditioning, bio mechanics, exercise science, sport nutrition, and exercise physiology. Students are encouraged to seek appropriate professional certification such as the ACE Personal Trainer exam during the final two years of study, whether or not they intend to pursue graduate studies as well.