Applied Exercise Science

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	Curriculum and Delivery Courses offered on campus in Springfield, Mass. Choose one concentration: Strength and Conditioning, or two tracks: Fitness Management and Personal Training or Clinical Learn in our Strength and Conditioning Facility and in our Human Performance Lab Complete three separate fieldwork/internship experiences Fieldwork/internship opportunities (national and international) include traditional fitness settings, spa and wellness settings, professional sports, university, and college athletics, clinics and hospitals Program curriculum Learning outcomes
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Springfield College exercise science student Kathleen Katie Beliveau works out with a classmate on October 31, 2023

Share Your Passion for Wellness.

With an international reputation as a leader in the field of exercise science, Springfield College was one of the first institutions in the United States to develop the Applied Exercise Science major. So, we know our stuff.

The major is a rigorous and demanding science-based professional preparation program designed to prepare graduates to work in exercise, fitness and wellness professions. Graduates are employed in corporate, commercial, and agency fitness settings as well as personal training and strength and conditioning.

In addition to the major requirements, students can choose one concentration, Strength and Conditioning, or two tracks that are consistent with their professional goals:

Strength and Conditioning Concentration: Provides students seeking positions in the field of strength and conditioning the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective program design and implementation to enhance athletic development. Completion will allow students to be eligible and prepared to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Associated (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
Fitness Management and Personal Training Track: Prepares students for careers in fitness and personal training, including opportunities to work one-on-one with clients or even start their own training business. With growing demand across the fitness industry—from general health to elite athletics—graduates are equipped with the skills to meet this need.
Clinical Track: Prepares students for a range of career opportunities in health care. Students who choose to pursue this track will engage in hands-on learning, which is a hallmark of our majors, while pursuing the prerequisite sciences needed for advanced studies in the medical field.

The program is designed to assist students in their preparation for nationally recognized certifications, including those offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the YMCA.

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What can Springfield Offer You?

Applied Exercise science majors Katie Beliveau, Alex Work, McKenzie Lyons, and Dante Lingley gives a sneak peek into what their life as a Springfield College students is like, how it is to work beside world class faculty and labs.

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"Applied Exercise Science allows you to understand the body from the inside out, and it provides you with the knowledge to work with many different types of populations that have different needs and goals, which I think is really exciting."

Ashima Fillbach '25

"I chose Applied Exercise Science because I was always interested in fitness and sports, but I didn't know what career path to take. After a few short years of going through the program, I was exposed to endless opportunities that I didn't even know existed."
James Russo '25

"The Applied Exercise Science program at Springfield College offers outstanding resources that prepare students for professional success. With state-of-the-art equipment and brilliant faculty, the program provides students with the skills needed to not only be prepared, but excel after graduation." Ryan Delaney, Class of 2027

Director of Athletic Performance for Football, University of Minnesota

Dan Nichol '02

"Springfield College is an amazing place, it's truly special and unique to those who want to help others grow mentally, emotionally, and physically in sport. The building blocks of becoming a coach are taught in all areas of both undergraduate and graduate work. The internship experiences are critical in the development of a young athlete and coach."

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Human Performance Lab

Our Human Performance Lab provides a research space for students and faculty members to be innovative, to discover, and to make a difference. Experiential learning comes to life in this environment, and you can be part of it.

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Accreditation Resources

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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Council on Accreditation of Strength & Conditioning Education (CASCE)

Applied Exercise Science Accreditation

The Springfield College exercise science major is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the strength and conditioning concentration is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE).

The School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sport Leadership is a member of the American Kinesiology Association.

An advocate for kinesiology at the national and international levels, the American Kinesiology Association supports educational opportunities in the fields of exercise science and sport studies, health education and physical education, and sport management and recreation management.

Incoming first year Springfield College students participate in June Orientation on Alden Street — Core Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed in faithfulness to the Springfield College mission and to further strengthen the Humanics philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body.

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Student at the Learning Commons — Career Center

The Career Center’s mission is to educate, inspire, and empower students and alumni to effectively make well-informed career decisions. The staff is committed to student learning and development, and offers a variety of opportunities and programming for students and alumni.

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Academic Success

Academic Success offers readily and easily accessible services including support in writing, mathematics, science, subject area tutoring, learning strategies and time management counseling, and assistance for students with documented disabilities.

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