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Program in Exercise and Sports Science

Prepare for  Careers in Exercise , Fitness, Wellness, and Health

 

Whether you aspire to coach elite athletes, pioneer groundbreaking research, or revolutionize fitness training, Marian University’s Program in Exercise and Sports Science will prepare you to transform lives through exercise science, physical education, and wellness.

As a student in the Exercise and Sports Science (ESS) program at Marian University, you can choose from the following degree programs:

We also help you prepare for nationally recognized professional certifications based on your academic and career goals. 

Certification Opportunities

Depending on your personal and professional goals, our expert faculty will help you prepare for a range of professional certifications. These are just a few:

Strength and conditioning:

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA): One of the most commonly desired certifications
  • Personal trainer: There are several nationally-recognized certifications available
  • Fitness Specialist

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM):

Among the most common are:

  • Certified exercise physiologist
  • Certified clinical exercise physiologist
  • Registered clinical exercise physiologist
  • Credential in exercise medicine

For program specifics

Stacey Gaven, PhD, LAT, ATC
Director, Exercise and Sport Science Department
(317) 955-6253
sgaven@marian.edu

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