Within this major, you will gain hands-on experience through coursework and internships in the area's finest hospitals, corporate fitness businesses, and training and fitness centers to prepare you for employment in the exercise science field. The program will also provide you with the prerequisites for graduate study in related areas, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and exercise physiology. 

There are four undergraduate tracks available in the Exercise Science major:

• Movement Science
• Sport Management
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Occupational Therapy

Movement Science

This interdisciplinary program is intended for students who wish to pursue careers in fitness and wellness, personal training, and strength and conditioning.  In addition, this track prepares students for graduate work in exercise physiology, biomechanics and related disciplines.   Course Sequence Sheet

Pre-Physical Therapy

This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy, exercise physiology or related fields in exercise science. The course of study has an interdisciplinary approach with math and science courses to provide a diverse background in preparation for graduate school. Course Sequence Sheet

Pre-Occupational Therapy

This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in occupational therapy.  The course of study has an interdisciplinary approach in the social sciences to provide students with preparation for graduate school. Course Sequence Sheet

Sport Management

This program combines exercise science and business courses to develop an overall understanding of the concepts of fitness and wellness as well as the organizational and administrative aspects in the discipline. Course Sequence Sheet 

Partnership Programs with Thomas Jefferson University

You may also choose to pursue a combined undergraduate and graduate program through Immaculata's partnership with Thomas Jefferson University:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.)