Exercise Science Degree

The Exercise Science program meets the program recommendations established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Standards for Undergraduate Exercise Science Programs established by the National Association for Sport and  Physical Education (NASPE). Students pursuing an Exercise Science degree typically enter careers in the Health and Fitness Industry or pursue graduate work in Exercise Physiology, Cardiac Rehabilitation or other Health Science areas such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation. In recent years, Exercise Science graduates received graduate assistantships  from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Georgia State University, University of Memphis, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Florida State University, Middle Tennessee State University and other institutions in the region. Other students have been admitted to post-graduate schools in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Nursing, Physician Assistant programs and Chiropractic Medical programs. Students who graduate with a B.S. degree in exercise science find job opportunities in hospital, corporate or private fitness facilities. Many students choose to take professional certification exams through the Amcerican College of Sports (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or other professional organizations. Lipscomb Exercise Science students and graduates have been very successful in recent years at successfully passing these exams. If you have any questions please email the Kinesiology Department Chair : Dr. Kent Johnson.