At NUNM, Exercise Is Medicine
For some, exercise is a burden. An act to be avoided. Or it’s something that you can’t connect with.
For many others, exercise is the gateway to connecting the mind and body, where movement, strength, and mobility come together to reduce stress, increase mental and physical well-being, and achieve new physical goals.
If you’re someone who believes that the key to health and longevity is inherently tied to physical fitness, then our Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is the perfect fit for your academic and career goals.
What is NUNM’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Program?
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is one of NUNM’s newest degree offerings. This program combines the understanding of exercise psychology, physiology, movement, and more with the clinical application of personalized, prescriptive exercise regimens.
Therapeutic exercise programs are designed to:
- Improve mobility in patients
- Decrease the effects of chronic diseaseIncorporate integrative, whole-person health techniques into treatment programs
How Many Credits is NUNM’s Exercise Science Program?
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is a two-year, 90-credit program, building on a student’s already-earned foundational coursework from an accredited college, university, or equivalent.
Students completing the program will be eligible to sit for the Personal Trainer and Exercise Physiology exams from professional organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
This is an in-person program, filled with hands-on opportunities to learn and apply knowledge, including access to real-world experience via NUNM’s Health Center.
What is the Curriculum for NUMN’s Exercise Science Program?
The curriculum for our Exercise Science program is a comprehensive exploration of the human body, how it responds to exercise, and how our understanding of those concepts can help us design and apply personalized wellness programs to an individual’s unique needs.
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science curriculum includes:
- Critical Thinking
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry
- Nutrition
- Pathophysiology
- Culture, Identity, and Emotion
- The Psychology of Exercise
- Kinesiology and Biomechanics
- Intercultural Communication
- Exercise Evaluation
- Exercise Program Design
- Strength and Conditioning
- Ethics
- Marketing
- Clinical Internship
As you can see, this approach to Exercise Science goes beyond simply understanding the human body and how to train it, but also delves into the cultural nuances of exercise, how communication and psychology can affect our ability to leverage exercise, and how to use modern marketing techniques to promote the value of an Exercise Science degree in order to connect with the people who can most benefit from these services.
Our approach is not only to educate students, but to prepare them for a rich and rewarding career, post-graduation.
What Do Exercise Science Graduates Do Professionally?
Exercise Science graduates are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities, including:
- Personal Trainer
- Exercise Physiologist
- Community Health Director
- Recreation and Sports Director
- Sports Facility Manager
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Massage Therapist (with additional certifications)
Many Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science graduates use their degrees to create burgeoning careers, and others use their educational foundation in Exercise Science to further into their studies by pursuing their Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine or Chinese Medicine degrees.
Why NUNM is the Right Place to Earn Your Exercise Science Degree
At NUNM, Exercise Science is about more than just exercise — it’s a whole-person approach to the treatment of chronic illness that combines evidence-based techniques and integrative health principles. It’s medicine, therapy, and psychology all wrapped into one.
Students will receive guided real-world, hands-on training at NUNM’s state of the art health center in a supportive, community-minded environment centered on rigorous learning and practical application.
Our Portland-based campus lies at the heart of Portland, just blocks from the scenic Willamette River.
Learn More About NUNM’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Program
Ready to learn more about how you can turn your love of exercise into a fruitful career? We’re here to help! Contact our Admissions team today to learn more about the program, how to apply, requirements, and how you can schedule a campus tour.
We can wait to meet you and learn more about your goals. Contact us today!