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Get your career in shape with an online exercise science degree
The benefits of a healthy lifestyle extend beyond physical and mental well-being and impact nearly every aspect of our lives. Consequently, the health and fitness industry generates more than $87 billion as of 2021. The B.S. Exercise Science major provides a clear path to a rewarding career helping individuals realize their health and fitness goals. You’ll learn to evaluate fitness levels, design results-oriented exercise programs and apply coaching methodologies to help your clients reach their full potential.
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Learn relevant theory and recommended sports medicine practices
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Program Overview
Learn best practices in exercise design to meet the needs of healthy adults, as well as specialized populations
From trendy high intensity interval training (HIIT) to pre-natal yoga, you’ll learn to prescribe exercise according to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for apparently healthy individuals, as well as cardiac and pulmonary patients, children, the elderly and pregnant women.
You’ll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create effective strength training and conditioning programs. You’ll be able to keep your clients on track with proper and safe exercise techniques for warm ups and stretching, resistance training, plyometrics, speed, agility and endurance programs.
Master the industry-standard tools to test and evaluate clients’ current fitness levels
Franklin’s B.S. Exercise Science is aligned with ACSM guidelines for exercise testing, as well as prescription. You’ll explore health screening, exercise risk assessment, methods of exercise testing and prescription. You’ll get opportunities to interact with tools like the Just Jump system that measures lower-body power and reaction time, ergometers to identify anaerobic aerobic fitness levels, as well as a variety of tools to measure lung capacity and cardio fitness levels. You’ll become proficient in using fitness testing to assess individuals’ exercise tolerance, determine fitness level and prescribe appropriate exercise.
Understand the impact of exercise from the inside out
As a student in the Exercise Science major, you’ll take a deep dive into how exercise works with studies in kinesiology and biomechanics. You’ll learn about the musculoskeletal system’s anatomy and functions, as well as how physics applies to the human body. Moreover, you’ll gain insight on basic principles of nutrition and its role in maintaining health and achieving optimum performance. You’ll also focus the mind-body connection by exploring uses of visualization and mental imagery and their effects on athletic performance. Lastly, you’ll benefit from an emphasis on the concept of wellness and its relationship to fitness, nutrition, self-esteem and stress management.
Tackle the legal and administrative issues relative to sport administration
Exercise science is a career path that provides many opportunities for you to expand your expertise and grow professionally, while still providing fitness solutions for individuals and communities. As a result, our bachelor’s degree curriculum includes coursework that focuses on the changing administrative environment in health, physical education and recreation programs. You’ll be exposed to issues surrounding daily operations including: maintaining physical locations, purchase and care of supplies and equipment, legal liability, insurance management, and professional and public relations.
Supplement your online coursework with required field experience
Put your knowledge to the test and get practical experience with an on-site field experience at an organization of your choice. Tailor you degree to your ultimate career ambition with an internship in a healthcare facility, fitness center or community rec center. You’ll build on-the-job skills under the direction of an on-site supervisor and a Franklin faculty member.
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Earn your degree on your terms by taking classes 100% online. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin was built from the ground-up to satisfy the needs of adult learners. Our seamless transfer process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work, family and life. Get started on your future today.
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Curriculum & Course Descriptions
In this course, students acquire the writing competence necessary for conducting and presenting research. A variety of assignments, beginning with personal reflections, build upon one another, as students develop ideas that respond to, critique, and synthesize the positions of others. Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all of their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of good writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of a documented research paper.
This course introduces the student to statistics with business applications. The course covers both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics included are: measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion; graphical displays of data; linear regression; basic probability concepts; binomial and normal probability distributions; confidence intervals; and hypothesis testing. These topics will be covered using a basic knowledge of algebra and Microsoft Excel. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
Choose either MATH 140 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning or MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite to MATH 215. Course can count as a University Elective.
6 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology disciplines.
2 credits from the following types of courses:
Science discipline.
This course is designed for students interested in the allied healthcare professions and focuses on gross anatomy and the function of human organ systems and how they relate to one another. Students in this course will expand their medical terminology and scientific understanding of the physiology of the human body. In addition, students will gain an understanding of general pathology as it relates to the disruption of homeostasis. This course will include a one-hour lab component.
6 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from the Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion or Theater disciplines.
This course introduces students to the Franklin University community and provides strategies for successful transition to and participation in that community. Topics include University resources and procedures, strategies for advancing communication skills, the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments, and the development of an academic and career plan.
This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. The assignments and activities in the course are created to closely simulate teamwork found in the workplace.
By using applied critical and creative thinking, students in this course will develop a set of communication skills that will enhance their personal and professional relationships and endeavors. This course will focus on skill development in key areas such as self, perception, listening, verbal messages, conversations, relationships, conflict management, persuasion, and public speaking.
This public-speaking course emphasizes the fundamentals of extemporaneous speaking. Skill-building activities and assignments focus on research, organization, reasoning, style and delivery of presentations as well as listening and audience engagement.
This is an intermediate course focusing on the composition of research papers. Students in this course prepare to be active participants in professional discourse communities by examining and practicing the writing conventions associated with their own fields of study and work. By calling attention to the conventions of disciplinary writing, the course also prepares students for upper-division college writing and the special conventions of advanced academic discourse. Course activities include three extended research papers, semi-formal writing addressing interdisciplinary communication, and readings fostering critical engagement with disciplinary conversations.
This course focuses on using spreadsheets to solve business applications.
This course is an introduction to exercise program design. It will review general principles for designing exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with physical disabilities. Strategies to improve exercise compliance and adherence will be included. Legal issues in the designing of exercise programs will be addressed.
Designed to look at sport and its role in society and the influence of society on sport in the areas of preparation for life, deviance in sports, coach's role, gender, race and ethnicity, class relations and social mobility, sports and the economy, sports and the media, sports and politics, sports and religion.
This course introduces students to sports and exercise psychology theories, research, and selected applications of those theories and research. Topics include, but are not limited to, motivation, team dynamics, improving performance, and challenges/transitions in sport. Students will also learn how to apply sports psychology concepts to professional, personal, and social contexts.
Presents organ systems of the human body and the role and adaptation of the organ systems to exercise. The immediate, chronic, and residual effects of exercise and methods of prescribing exercise programs are presented.
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design strength training and conditioning programs for apparently healthy individuals. Proper exercise techniques and safety will be discussed for stretching, warm-up, resistance training, plyometrics, speed, agility, and endurance programs. The course will also address facility design, scheduling, policies and procedures, maintenance, and risk management concerns.
Provides the student with an understanding of the human musculoskeletal system's anatomy and functions. Laws of mechanics are discussed as well as the application of physics to the movement of the human body.
This course is designed to introduce students to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for exercise prescription in special populations. Topics will include exercise prescription for cardiac patients, pulmonary patients, children, elderly, and pregnant women. The influence of medications and medical conditions such as obesity and diabetes will also be addressed.
This course is designed to introduce students the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. Topics will include health screening, exercise risk assessment, methods of exercise testing, and exercise prescription. The course will have both lecture and laboratory sessions.
This course is designed to assist students when making intelligent decisions throughout life in order to achieve an optimal level of wellness. Emphasis will be placed on the wellness concept and its relationship to fitness, nutrition, self-esteem, and stress management. The areas of catastrophic diseases, aging process, and medical consumerism will be covered.
Basic principles of nutrition as they apply to the general population in the maintenance of optimum health and to the competitive athlete with the objective of attaining optimum performance levels.
This course provides information into the legal issues related to the sports field. Topics will cover the time frame from amateur through professional sports. Basic legal principles affecting the management of recreation and sports programs, liability and risk assessment of those programs will be covered.
This course will introduce the foundations of medical terminology nomenclature and use. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of prefix, word root, and suffix linkages to build a broad medical vocabulary.
Applied Research Methods introduces students to the basic research designs and data collection techniques involved in human subjects? research common to social research environments. After completion of this course, the student should know the basics of social research ethics, the steps of the research process, the strengths and weaknesses of selected types of qualitative and quantitative research strategies, issues of selecting or creating and refining instruments of measurement, how to properly select an appropriate sample of subjects, and how to interpret selected statistical measures utilized in hypothesis testing.
Principles of Exercise Science will introduce students to the exercise science discipline. Students will focus on concepts including professionalism, ethics, certification and licensure, employment opportunities and scientific foundations of exercise physiology, sports performance, biomechanics, sports psychology, nutrition, fitness, overall wellness and sports injury . The course will help students develop an appreciation for the history of, as well as current and future trends in Exercise Science, sports, fitness and wellness.
At least 4 credits from the following courses:
The student supplements theoretical classroom knowledge with practical, on-the-job experience in the Wellness & Fitness, receiving close supervision and comprehensive evaluation for credit purposes by employers and faculty. Students are responsible for selecting an appropriate employer to complete a minimum of 80 hours of work during the duration of this course. This course has additional conditions for registration and requires the approval of the Program Chair. Students have the option to choose this course or SPM 491 Sport Studies Capstone to fulfill their degree requirements.
The purpose of the Sport Studies Capstone is to apply previously acquired knowledge during undergraduate major courses to create a personalized e-portfolio and Senior Capstone Project. Students will obtain key information regarding possible career options within the sport management or exercise science industries that can be applied towards future job related goals. Various career tools will be explored and applied as part of the learning process, including the creation of an eportfolio which utilizes various artifacts to market to future employers. Sport Management and Exercise Science students are required to take this course, SPM 491 or EXS 491 Sport Management or Exercise Science Internship for graduation.
37 credits from the following types of courses:
Any General Education course at the 100 or 200 level.
The University Electives requirement allows students to select any undergraduate courses (except developmental general education courses) to meet the required degree hours. The Program Chair has provided the following suggested optional focus areas to help guide course selection for these degree hours. Please note these are not required courses and students are not limited to these courses. The recommended focus areas are intended to assist with long term professional goals and provide elective options that align with industry specific interests.
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Athletic Administration and Sport Leadership:
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the coaching profession. Emphasis is placed on sport at the high school and various club levels. Consideration is also given to coaching at other levels, such as youth, recreational, and intercollegiate sports programs. The primary goal of the course is to develop and enhance students' knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques of coaching and their application to achieving important objectives in working with athletes. The course and textbook combine sport science theory and research with the practical knowledge and methods of expert coaches in the five essential categories of coaching education and professional practice.
Sport Facility and Event Management covers the changing nature of administration of health, physical education, and recreation programs; administrative relationships, administrative setting; physical plant; purchase and care of supplies and equipment; legal liability; insurance management; and professional and public relations. *This course cannot be taken by students who already have credit for EXS 423 Org/Admin Sports Programs.
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage athletic programs in schools, colleges, community centers, and other venues. It explores ethical, legal, and social issues relating to following the various standards such as NCAA, NAIA, OHSAA, and others. The course will also explore such areas as specific organizational management and structures, communication techniques, insurance and transportation issues.
This course will examine the role and responsibility of leadership in the area of sports. An emphasis will be placed on leadership styles, techniques, leadership's role in management, and issues and problems in leading people in sports.
This course uses a systems perspective to identify, select, develop, and evaluate solutions to document and improve the performance of individuals, groups, and organizations. Students will learn how to analyze performance problems and make recommendations at the employee, job, and organizational level that will assist the organization and its employees in achieving organizational goals and managing change. Students will also learn how to bridge the gap between organizational strategy, individuals, and departments.
This course explores the basic concepts and processes of management. Students will explore the functional roles and processes of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling comprising the manager role. Students develop skills related to the manager function that are required in today's competitive environment.
This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency constructs and their utilization by managers and leaders. The primary emphasis of the course is the importance of the Full Range Leadership model and the role transformational leadership performs in the interaction with organizational culture and performance.
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Athletic Coaching Leadership:
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the coaching profession. Emphasis is placed on sport at the high school and various club levels. Consideration is also given to coaching at other levels, such as youth, recreational, and intercollegiate sports programs. The primary goal of the course is to develop and enhance students' knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques of coaching and their application to achieving important objectives in working with athletes. The course and textbook combine sport science theory and research with the practical knowledge and methods of expert coaches in the five essential categories of coaching education and professional practice.
This course will explore the principles and procedures necessary to establish a sport club organization. An emphasis will be placed on creating a sport club business plan, and constructing a mini-grant proposal. Students who learn this information will be enabled to develop, manage, and sustain highly organized, professional, and structured clubs.
Sport Facility and Event Management covers the changing nature of administration of health, physical education, and recreation programs; administrative relationships, administrative setting; physical plant; purchase and care of supplies and equipment; legal liability; insurance management; and professional and public relations. *This course cannot be taken by students who already have credit for EXS 423 Org/Admin Sports Programs.
This course will examine the role and responsibility of leadership in the area of sports. An emphasis will be placed on leadership styles, techniques, leadership's role in management, and issues and problems in leading people in sports.
This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency constructs and their utilization by managers and leaders. The primary emphasis of the course is the importance of the Full Range Leadership model and the role transformational leadership performs in the interaction with organizational culture and performance.
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Health Promotion and Public Health:
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of healthcare management principles and theories. It is a generally required course for any subsequent healthcare management courses. Through the examination of key healthcare concepts, students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective healthcare leader in diverse healthcare environments. Topics include healthcare leadership, management, communication, planning, and decision making.
This course will provide comprehensive community health foundation. Students will gain an appreciation for community health and the implications for at risks populations. Course topics include community health practices and strategies, communicable and environmental disease prevention, and population and mental health.
This course provides a basic introduction to public health concepts and practice by examining the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities and results of public health practice at the national, state, and community levels. The course also examines public health occupations and careers. Case studies and a variety of practice-related exercises serve as a basis for learner participation in practical public health problem-solving simulations.
This course will provide students with an overview of how the social and behavioral sciences contribute to primary prevention in the rapidly expanding field of health behavior. Emphasis will be placed on theory-driven approaches that are supported by empirical investigations. Students will acquire a working knowledge of foundational theories used in public health practice as well as the ability to measure key theoretical constructs.
This course encompasses the important steps in planning an effective health program; including planning frameworks, needs assessment, and implementation steps. Students will incorporate health behavior theories, health determinants, and behaviors to effectively strategize effective programs to improve health of a population.
This course is designed for students pursuing allied health professions and provides an overview of human health and disease processes. Students will learn about common diseases and how they affect human health at cellular, organ, and systemic levels. Emphasis will be placed on the body as a system and how disease impacts the human body as a whole.
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Sport Performance and Fitness Business Ownership:
This course explores the basic concepts and processes of management. Students will explore the functional roles and processes of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling comprising the manager role. Students develop skills related to the manager function that are required in today's competitive environment.
Foundations of Entrepreneurship is an introductory course that examines the theory, practice, and tools of entrepreneurship. Various entrepreneurship structures and how such structures result in different unique pathways to success are explored. Students will focus on the importance of developing an entrepreneurial mindset as they assess their individual values and determine their affinity for entrepreneurial thinking, while also reviewing the risks and rewards of entrepreneurial businesses in the context of their chosen entrepreneurial philosophy. Finally, students will identify and evaluate opportunities for new ventures, and consider a strategic approach for successful business plan development.
This course examines the techniques for the commercialization of the products or services offered by the entrepreneur. Students will be taught how to measure the realistic demand for their product or service. Primary and secondary marketing, including research, will be emphasized and addressed. Students will learn how creativity transitions to innovation. Value propositioning, branding, and pricing will be significant topics of discussion. In bringing products to market, students will be taught how to make use of cost-effective, cutting edge tools such as social media.
This course covers the critical role of effective leadership in the successful growth of a new business entity. Students will learn the logical approach to recruiting and leading an effective team. Focus will also be on all aspects of entrepreneurial finance and funding. Students will learn how to make use of a standard accounting software package. Also covered are the fundamentals of raising capital, both debt and equity. Building on prior financial training, students will learn the unique characteristics of analyzing small business financial statements with an eye toward potential valuation. Finally, asset acquisition and wealth strategies will be a topic pertinent to all who desire to pursue an entrepreneurial venture.
Sport Facility and Event Management covers the changing nature of administration of health, physical education, and recreation programs; administrative relationships, administrative setting; physical plant; purchase and care of supplies and equipment; legal liability; insurance management; and professional and public relations. *This course cannot be taken by students who already have credit for EXS 423 Org/Admin Sports Programs.
Through this course, students will gain an understanding of the special nature of the sports market. The course includes a combination of knowledge and skills related to the promotion, selling, and advertising of services and/or products within sports and physical activity industries.
All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass PF 121 Basic Learning Strategies in place of PF 321 Learning Strategies. Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above. Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.
Program Details
2023 - 2024 Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
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Standard tuition | $398 |
B.S. in Nursing | $298 |
Current service members | $250 |
International students | $526 |
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For students taking 31 credits per year, Franklin University’s undergraduate tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $12,338. According to Collegeboard.org, that's about 67% less than the national average private, nonprofit four-year college tuition of $38,070.
A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. Click HERE to view the B.S. Exercise Science matrix.
1. To be awarded an undergraduate degree, students must:
- Successfully complete all courses required in the major program, including:
- General Education
- Business or Professional Core
- Major Area and Elective Courses
- Technical transfer credit (for specific degree completion programs only)
2. Meet these grade point average (GPA) requirements:
- All students must attain a minimum Franklin University cumulative GPA of 2.00
- All students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major area, and each major area course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements
3. Complete the residency requirement
- Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.
4. Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees
5. Not be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or a violation of the Student Code of Conduct
Program Chairs and Academic Advisors are available for consultation to provide information and guidance regarding the selection of courses, the accuracy of schedules, and the transfer process. However, students are responsible for understanding and meeting the degree requirements of their major program or degree and for planning schedules accordingly.
Overall Residency Requirements
Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.
Course Level Requirements
A student must have 40 credit hours overall that are equivalent to 300/400 level Franklin University courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have a minimum of 12 credit hours of courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree.
Business Core Requirements
Majors that have Business Core requirements are Accounting, Applied Management, Business Administration, Business Economics, Business Forensics, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forensic Accounting, Human Resources Management, Information Systems Auditing, Logistics Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Risk Management & Insurance. The Business Core is the foundation of the related academic disciplines appropriate for a baccalaureate degree in business. The purpose of the Business Core is to provide students with a conceptual understanding of organizations, how the functional areas interrelate to achieve organizational goals, and how to apply professional decision-making competencies and technical skills in today’s environment. After completing the Business Core, graduates will be able to:
- analyze an organization’s accounting information in order to develop sound business decisions
- identify and apply valuation models relevant to an organization’s financial decisions
- identify the impact of forces influencing the major functional areas of business (e.g., ethical, legal, technological, economic, global and social)
- apply marketing activities to the delivery of goods and services in business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets
- apply interpersonal and resource management skills to enhance business success
Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles.
Major Area Requirements
A student must have 20 credit hours in the major area that are equivalent to 300/400 major level Franklin courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have 12 hours of major area courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree. A minimum 2.25 GPA is required in the major area for students enrolled in either the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs, and each major course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements.
Capstone Requirement
Every major has a capstone experience for which credit cannot be transferred into the University. This is a Franklin course designed to integrate and assess the learning outcomes specific to each major as a whole. This course should be taken as the last major course. If, given the academic scheduling process and the student’s projected graduation date, this is not possible, then the student should have Senior Standing (90 or more credit hours), plus the skill-based General Education courses (COMM, SPCH, WRIT, MATH, COMP), all business or professional core courses, and the capstone prerequisite courses.
Subsequent Degree Requirements
Students pursuing subsequent bachelor’s degrees must earn in residency at Franklin University a minimum of 30 credit hours at the 200 level or above, of which a minimum of 16 credit hours must be major area courses equivalent to 300/400 level courses.
Additional Degree Requirements
Students seeking an additional bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (including the major requirements) beyond the first bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree. (See the “Subsequent Degree” section of the Academic Bulletin.)
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit and credit awarded on standardized exams, proficiency exams or portfolio credit awarded by another institution will not count toward the residency requirement at Franklin University. Credit awarded based on proficiency examination or portfolio evaluation conducted by Franklin University may apply as appropriate major area credit, but will not reduce the hours required toward the residency requirement.
Name | Organization | Title |
Dr. Calvin Hunter | Wittenberg University | Associate Athletic Director for External Operations |
Maurice Hardin | Greene Co. Career Center | Instructor - Exercise Science |
Paul Wadsmith | YMCA Champaign Co. | CEO |
Dallas Lauderdale | Direction Up Basketball Camp | Owner/Operator |
Dr. Alisa Blazek | Kinesight Fitness, LLC | Owner/Operator |
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Career Opportunities
Personal Trainer
Personal trainers work 1:1 in to develop exercise and fitness programs to help individuals reach their personal health can fitness goals.
Exercise Physiologist
Exercise physiologists evaluate patients’ current fitness levels and create programs to aid in improvement or maintenance.
Sports Administrator
Sports administrators manage and promote sport clubs, programs and facilities for K-12 schools and community organizations, as well as at the college and professional level.
Fitness Instructor
Fitness instructors lead groups of people at a variety of ages and ability levels in cardiovascular, strength and stretching exercises.
Coach
Coaches motivate participants to achieve goals and improve performance. As the leader of a team, the coach prepares athletes for competition using training techniques and psychological motivation.
Gym Owner
Gym owners are responsible for proper management of the business from advertising and client acquisition to hiring personnel and overseeing daily operations. Many gym owners start as trainers and maintain those responsibilities as well.
Sales Manager
Sales managers meet with prospective gym or fitness club members and provides them with membership options that align with desired results and fitness habits.
Employment Outlook
From 2021-2031, jobs related to Exercise Science are expected to increase by 16%
All Occupations
2021 |
515,745 jobs
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2031 |
597,421 jobs
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Exercise Physiologists
2021 |
14,249 jobs
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2031 |
16,419 jobs
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Athletic Trainers
2021 |
33,486 jobs
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2031 |
39,098 jobs
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Source information provided by Lightcast.
Knowledge & Skillsets
Gain in-demand skills sought by employers with curriculum that teaches you:
- Develop exercise programs that improve patient performance and health
- Gather and review patient profile information to assist with goal setting
- Analyze patient medical history to determine the best possible exercise and fitness regimen
- Perform fitness tests with medical equipment and analyze the subsequent patient data
- Measure body fat, blood pressure, oxygen usage and other key patient health indicators
- Administer health condition assessments, fitness testing procedures and interpret test results
- Develop and maintain exercise documentation and evaluation tools
- Design best practices and procedures for clients based on their age, ability and health
- Design and lead exercise programs and activities
- Design exercise programs that instruct participants on effective workout methods and strengthen specific muscles
- Explain proper technique, demonstrate exercises and develop injury-prevention strategies
- Develop strategic plans to meet short-term and long-term exercise program goals
- Ensure safe and appropriate exercise programs through design, implementation and management
- Design and implement effective strength and conditioning programs
- Monitor participant’s heart rate, exercise technique, posture and spine, as well as joint stress and stability when resistance training
- Develop exercise objectives in support of long- and short-range goals
- Follow protocols that incorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities and work conditioning
- Administer computerized health risk appraisal and physical fitness assessment
- Develop and implement creative incentive and health promotion programs
- Perform wellness screening and coaching
- Develop, implement and monitor effectiveness of wellness initiatives
- Identify and implement strategies to elevate the emotional and physical well-being of individuals
- Program Administration & Management
- Supervise exercises to ensure proper form and technique
- Monitor exercise areas to provide a safe and quality environment
- Ensure fitness experiences are safe, effective and support efforts to assist individuals with reaching their fitness goals
- Create and enforce policies and processes related to exercise programs and facilities
- Develop marketing campaigns to promote healthy lifestyle or participation in fitness and wellness programs
- Apply evidence-based strategies and guidance in coaching sessions for adoption of specific, research-backed behaviors to accomplish improved health
- Train and educate on goal-setting, performance profiling, visualization and performance development
- Provide guidance about psychological factors in sports, exercise and physical activity to individuals and groups
- Operate in a 1:1 or team setting and leverage proper strategies to improve training and motivation
- Demonstrate sensitivity and competency in working with the full range of diverse groups involved in athletics
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Congratulations on wanting to finish your degree. At Franklin, we make it easy and convenient for busy, working adults to complete their bachelor's degree program alongside other commitments. Typically, a bachelor’s degree takes about 4 years of full-time study from start to finish. However, Franklin’s generous transfer policy can help you finish faster. Visit MyTransfer Credit to see how your previously earned credits can save you time toward your bachelor’s.
Franklin makes getting started easy and convenient. We offer three trimesters every year, with start dates within each. Talk to your admissions advisor to find the start date that works best for you.
Franklin University offers a quality education at a competitive cost so you can afford to invest in your future. Our per credit hour tuition rates (vs. per year or per term rates) enable you to get a realistic estimate of exactly how much your degree will cost - especially once you've factored in transfer credit. Our 2023-2024 tuition rate is $398 per credit hour and with our tuition guarantee, you can lock-in your tuition rate from your first term through graduation. Ask our helpful staff about available financing options and financial aid programs. Visit MyTransfer Credit to see how transfer credits could help you save time and money.
This is a four-year undergraduate degree program that encompasses wellness, fitness, health, nutrition and weight control. Students examine theories behind these concepts through online coursework and complete an on-site field experience that provides experiential training to round out their degree.
Exercise science graduates go on to become personal trainers, wellness directors, fitness instructors, or entrepreneurs. Some also go on to graduate school to pursue careers in healthcare.
With a B.S. Exercise Science from Franklin, you'll be well-prepared to help individuals reach their health and fitness goals. Graduates will be prepared for leadership positions in sport, health and fitness and other allied health professions in a variety of settings.
With a B.S. Exercise Science from Franklin, you'll be well-prepared with the knowledge, skills and tools to impact the health and fitness of individuals and groups. Our online bachelor's degree program provides coursework in a convenient format that works for busy adults and 6 credit hours of required experiential learning that provides an opportunity to work alongside an in-field professional to gain hands on experience.
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