Exercise Science

Do you have a passion for health, fitness, and helping others?

Students entering the Exercise Science program at the EACC should have an interest in functionality of the body, injury prevention, and kinesiology.

Successful students will demonstrate a high level of aptitude in science, with skills in critical thinking and accountability.

Does this sound like you? Exercise Science may be the path for you!

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Two men and two women are lifting large medicine balls while a male instructor watches from the side.

Develop Your Skills
Make Your Mark

Develop Your Skills

Students in the Exercise Science program learn the fundamentals of treatment modalities, injury prevention, fitness program design, biomechanics, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology.

Through project-based learning, Exercise Science students will have the opportunity to participate in a real-world project aimed at addressing a specific need within their content area.

Through work-based learning, Exercise Science students may have the opportunity to complete a semester-long or school-year long internship in physical therapy, athletic training, health and fitness careers, or sports management.

Year One Curriculum
Year Two Curriculum

Year One Curriculum

Exposes and prepares students for health care fields related to athletics: i.e. athletic training, personal training, occupational and physical therapy, exercise science, and physical fitness
Introduction to Health Careers will be supported by Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, First Aid, and Nutrition
Students will be introduced to Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and Health and Wellness
The concentration of this program will be to practice skills built on competencies learned, field experiences with real-world application, and the development of individualized plans to further in-depth knowledge of sports medicine and athletic training

Year Two Curriculum

Make Your Mark

Students completing the Exercise Science Careers program at the EACC will be prepared and have the required knowledge for the next step in their career journey, whether it’s college or going directly into the career field.

During their two years at the EACC, Exercise Science students will have the opportunity to earn 18.5 college credits through dual enrollment at Ivy Tech at no charge to the student/family by successfully completing the EACC program with a grade of "C" or better. Students who complete the program will have the opportunity to test for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer Certificate.

Industry Certifications
Dual Credit Offerings

Industry Certifications

Dual Credit Offerings

Earn up to 18.5 college credits and early college certificate through Ivy Tech Community College. College coursework is embedded into EACC curriculum.

Ivy Tech Community College (18.5 credits)

HLHS 100 - Intro to Healthcare	3 credits
HLHS 101 - Medical Terminology	3 credits
HLHS 102 - Essentials of Anatomy	3 credits
HLHS 104 - CPR/Basic Life Support	0.5 credit
HLHS 105 - Medical Law & Ethics	3 credits
HLHS 111 - Health and Wellness for Life	3 credits
HLHS 211 - Nutrition	3 credits

Additionally, students who earn a passing score on the ACSM examination will earn the following Credits for Prior Learning:

CPTR 205 - Fundamentals of Kinesiology	3 credits
CPTR 206 - Modern Concepts in Exercise & Fitness	3 credits
CPTR 212 - Foundations in Exercise Science	3 credits
CPTR 220 - Health Screening and Exercise Program Design Across Populations	3 credits