128 Fitness, Coaching and Personal Training BSc Degree Programs

A Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science emphasizes fitness and conditioning of individuals across the lifespan, promoting a movement-oriented lifestyle. The program serves as a strong foundation for students wishing to pursue advanced degrees in exercise science or related fields.

The need for professionals who teach people how to reduce healthcare costs through healthy lifestyles and assist them through injury and recovery will continue to grow. EKU’s exercise and sports science bachelor’s degree program offers several concentrations designed to prepare graduates to meet these needs and excel in their field. Graduates gain communication and critical thinking skills that ensure they are ready to make their mark as health and wellness professionals.

The Psychology of Sport and Performance BSc (Hons) understands how behaviour, developmental processes, and the mind affect sports performance. Improve athletic performance and well-being by getting to know the human experience.

If you’re an aspiring or practising leader of sport or fitness activities, this BSc (Honours) in Sport, Fitness and Coaching degree will develop your skills and understanding of sports science, training, coaching and leadership. It will enhance your awareness of your role, increase your effectiveness at work and develop your communication and analytical skills – further boosting your career prospects.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching the internship training opportunities in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and overseas sports organisations will provide an excellent chance for students to have a dialogue with sports leaders, build connections, enrich knowledge and skills, and lay a foundation for their future careers.

Designed for real-world challenges in contemporary coaching, three strands run through the degree: coaching process, skill acquisition and performance analysis. You will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement during your degree, organised alongside the Workplace Learning Team. Placements are usually located at a place convenient to you - either near the university or close to your home. Previous students have undertaken placements within local schools and sports clubs.

This is a 42-credit interdisciplinary program that prepares graduates for careers in athletic, leisure, and sports organizations or advanced study in sports administration. Students will learn about the governance organizations and develop essential administrative skills, professional communication skills and strategies, and foundational knowledge on coaching and mentoring others.

With a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Studies, you will fuel your passion for helping others with health and wellness, as well as gain a deeper understanding of fitness and exercise. Whether it’s the business side of sports or direct physical activity, we offer different concentrations in this degree program that will allow you to explore the different areas of sport and physical activity.

This two-year Foundation Degree (with the option of a 3rd year top-up to BSc) provides a unique and innovative learning opportunity for you to learn and develop your coaching, football development, business and entrepreneurship skills whilst gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of the football industry.

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Fitness Concentration features a curriculum that prepares students to apply health and fitness industry standards and evidence-based guidelines to the roles and responsibilities of an exercise science practitioner. This includes pre-activity screening, health and fitness assessment, exercise prescription, and risk management.

Strength and Conditioning Science is associated with the physical preparation and coaching of sports performers. Strength and Conditioning Science at St Mary’s University was the first course of its kind in the country and has evolved into a highly successful programme with a reputation of producing outstanding Strength and Conditioning coaches, delivered by accredited and highly experienced coaches.

The BSc Sport and Exercise Science provides a thorough understanding of the scientific principles behind sport and exercise, preparing you for a wide range of careers in the sport, fitness, and health sectors. It covers key areas including physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition.

With Campbellsville University's online Bachelor of Science in Sport Management – Sport Coaching and Mentoring track, you will gain an understanding of coaching with an emphasis on psychology and Christian principles. This program is designed to help you succeed in the business side of the athletics industry and includes courses such as Stress Management, Coaching and Mentorship/Leadership and NCAA Compliance and Control. Learn more and apply today.

Turn your passion for sports, health, and human performance into a career with our BSc in Sport and Exercise Science—where cutting-edge science meets real-world impact. This equips you with the expertise to optimize athletic performance, enhance recovery, and promote overall well-being.

Taking part in a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science can be life-changing and so can a degree in sport and exercise science. Gaining the skills to boost elite athletes’ performance, improve fitness in the general population or support people with ongoing health conditions opens up rewarding career options.

Sport and Exercise Science explores how the human body performs under different levels of pressure. It also covers the broader issues at play, from wider participation in sports and exercise, to ethics, sports psychology and nutrition.

Our Exercise Science program - with its broad curriculum, numerous internship possibilities, and potential opportunities to conduct and present research at international and national conferences – will give you a competitive edge as you pursue your career goals! Interested in a career such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, chiropractic medicine, physician assistant, strength and conditioning, personal training, wellness, or dietetics? The Exercise Science major is ideal.