Exercise Studies

Recreation: Exercise Studies A.S.

Transfer Degree

This program is designed to give you the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree.

What You'll Learn

Coach and guide clients toward fitness, wellness, and their peak performance goals.

Turn your passion for fitness into a career helping others reach their health goals. You’ll explore anatomy, physiology, and exercise science while gaining hands-on experience in program design and performance training. As a qualified fitness professional, you’ll be prepared for roles in personal training, coaching, or advanced studies in health and human performance.

Where You’ll Go

Person lifting weights with a spotter.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

$42,850
Median Salary
240
Regional Job Openings

Health Education Specialists

$56,685
Median Salary
24
Regional Job Openings
Older woman doing light weights while a woman looking on, coaching her.

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

$26,338
Median Salary
6
Regional Job Openings

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

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The careers listed above are just a starting point. Our programs mix together important concepts and hands-on skills—but that doesn’t mean your future has to follow the same script.  Find out more at Career Exploration & Support.

Top Employer Connections
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Program Requirements

To graduate [ 62-65 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher ]

Transfer School Sort descending Transfer Program

Transfer School:

Syracuse University

Transfer Programl:

College of Professional Studies

Further Certifications

You'll be well-positioned to be certified in personal training, first aid, and CPR.