Rasmussen College School of Allied Health
Exercise Science
Associate’s Degree
Employment of fitness workers is
expected to increase 27 percent over
2006-2016. These workers are expected
to gain jobs because an increasing
number of people are spending time and
money on fitness, and more businesses
are recognizing the benefits of health and
fitness programs for their employees.*
Program Overview:
Exercise has been proven to be one of the best
ways to stay healthy in this fast-paced world, but
not all exercise will improve health. Understanding
the proper techniques and the importance of each
exercise is crucial to improving your well-being.
The education you gain from an
Associate’s degree in Exercise
Science will prepare you with
the tools you need to help oth-
ers become healthier.
Graduates of the Exercise Science program under-
stand the concepts and skills needed to begin a ca-
reer in the fitness industry. You will not only learn
about anatomy, physiology (internal processes),
and kinesiology (study of body motion); but you
will understand the relationship between nutrition
and fitness as well.
A career in exercise science will allow you to help
people achieve their physical goals and possibly
live longer.
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*Career outlook and salary information (25th percentile) taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition.
http://www.bls.gov/oco.
Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information, please visit
http://www.ncahlc.org.
Curriculum Highlights:
Your exercise science coursework will provide you with the skills and strategies
to be successful working in the fitness industry and help to improve the health
of others. Some key courses include:
Introduction to Exercise Science
You will learn about subfields of exercise science, including physiologi-
cal response