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:
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness
- Bachelor of Science in Sport Performance
- Master of Arts in Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology
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