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Â鶹ӰÒô Professor Jason Sawyer talks to a pair of students inside the Exercise and Movement Science Lab.
Â鶹ӰÒô Professor Jason Sawyer talks to a pair of students inside the Exercise and Movement Science Lab.

Exercise and Movement Science

Develop the framework to understand and analyze human movement and prepare to work in a wide range of fitness and athletic settings.

At a Glance

What You’ll Learn:

  • Concepts in biomechanics, nutrition, research, exercise assessment and prescription, and strength and conditioning
  • Course material for the national Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam

What You’ll Do:

  • Gain hands-on experience in Bryant’s Exercise and Movement Science Lab
  • Select a program track in applied exercise and coaching or healthcare provider prep
  • Complete an internship that aligns with your career goals

Where You’ll Go:

  • Healthcare systems, fitness organizations, and athletic settings
  • Prestigious graduate schools for physical therapy or other healthcare and medical fields

Program Highlights

Bryant’s Exercise and Movement Science major will prepare you to work in an athletics setting as a coach, in a fitness setting as an exercise specialist, and in a medical setting as an exercise physiologist. Our program will also ready you for graduate study in fields such as physical therapy, athletic training, or other areas of medicine. Through our integrated curriculum, you will:

  • Study the natural sciences and apply your knowledge to concepts in biomechanics, nutrition, research, exercise assessment and prescription, and programming.
  • Learn how to design, prescribe, implement, and assess exercise programs for different populations.
  • Gain practical experience with exercise technology and equipment through Bryant’s state-of-the-art Exercise and Movement Science Lab.
  • Develop communication skills to interact and collaborate with patients, caregivers, and other professionals within the healthcare sector.
  • Use critical thinking and core research skills to find solutions to problems in the field.

Select a track of study — applied exercise and coaching or healthcare provider prep — and complete an internship that aligns with your career goals. By your senior year, you’ll be well-prepared to sit for the national .

Choose Your Track

Sample Courses

Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include: 

Human Kinesiology with Lab SCI 381/SCI L381
Exercise Physiology SCI 352
Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab SCI 360/SCI L360
Principles of Strength and Conditioning I with Lab SCI 476/SCI L476
Sports Nutrition SCI 386
Field Experience I SCI 388
Exercise and Sport Psychology PSY 481

Exercise and Movement Science Lab

In Bryant’s Exercise and Movement Science Lab, you’ll have access to the latest technology in the exercise and science field, including strength training machines that use air pressure, a BOD POD that measures body composition, a bioelectrical impedance analysis scale, cardiac rehabilitation bikes, high-end treadmills with harness systems and metabolic carts, portable metabolic systems, and an advanced motion capture system.

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A Bryant student stands inside a Bod Pod within the Exercise and Movement Science Lab.

Learn by Doing

Lessons from a textbook can only take you so far. That’s why experiential learning is at the core of your Bryant experience. You’ll engage in hands-on projects and opportunities beginning your very first year — building skills in critical thinking, learning how to adapt to challenges, and fostering your determination to succeed.

Find Your Minor

By complementing your School of Health and Behavioral Sciences major with a business minor, you’ll learn how to assess problems from different perspectives and find creative solutions to today’s biggest challenges. Our interdisciplinary approach is a strength that leads to extraordinary career outcomes and lifetime earnings.