Exercise & Sport Science
- Delivery: Daytime, Evening
- Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
- Location: Rosemount Campus
Outcomes
- Exercise and Sport Science — A.S. Degree 64 credits
- Exercise and Sport Science — A.A.S. Degree 64 credits
- Personal Training — Certificate 16 credits
- Group Fitness — Certificate 16 credits
- Geriatric Health and Fitness — Certificate 16 credits
- Advanced Personal Training — Certificate 16 credits
- Community Coaching — Certificate 16 credits
Major Description
This program offers training and development directly related to positions in a variety of health, fitness and sports occupations. Core coursework covers exercise and sport science. Supporting courses involve academic areas such as health science and physiology. The curriculum provides ongoing practical education and experiences in conjunction with a final semester internship for the A.A.S. degree.
Work Environment
Exercise and Sport Science graduates become valuable employees in fitness centers, YMCA/YWCA facilities, corporate fitness centers, collegiate and hospital-based wellness centers, cruise lines and cardiac rehabilitation centers.
Potential Job Titles
- Sports Trainer
- Athletic Trainer
- Fitness Specialist
- Physical Trainer
- Sports Athletic Trainer
- Sport Scientist
Salary Data
- Average Wage: $45,791/year
- Top Earners: $71,833/year
(Seven-county metro area—iseek.org)
Program Prerequisites
Students must complete HLTW/HEAL1000 First Aid/CPR or have equivalent certification before internship or completion of program.
Academic Advisor
- Alison Tauer
Academic Advisor
alison.tauer@dctc.edu
651-423-8384
Dean
- Sherralyn Cox
Dean of Design and Health/Human Services
Faculty
| Sara Woodward | 651-423-8430 | sara.woodward@dctc.edu | BIO |