Exercise Science encompasses a diverse field of study from personal training to clinical laboratory research. Students prepare for careers in clinical, corporate, community, or commercial settings in which exercise testing and prescription is a primary focus. Coursework is designed to aid students in their preparation for nationally recognized certifications, including those offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Program Highlights
Learn “on the job”
You’ll get hands-on experience in a professional setting when you take part in our Exercise Science internship opportunities.
Real-World Experience
Our Exercise Science program prepares students for future careers as exercise specialists, personal trainers, physical therapy aides, strength and conditioning coaches, and corrective exercise specialists in many settings.
Unique Program
Have a passion for sports? This program prepares you for a career that puts you in the center of the action.
Graduate Preparation
Thinking about grad school? The Exercise Science Program prepares students for a variety of pathways, including graduate and doctoral programs for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.
EXPECT generous scholarships
EXPECT generous scholarships
Learn “on the job”
We work with many businesses and organizations in the region to ensure our students have real and lasting clinical experiences. Our clinical sites include:
- Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital
- Northern Physical Therapy
- Next Level Training
- Area high schools
- Gentile Hall Fitness Center
- Local fitness and healthcare facilities near your home
Real-World Experience
Whether you’re interested in personal training, physical therapy, or anything in between, our program provides you with multiple hands-on experiences that prepare you for your future career field.
EXPECT an education tailored to your needs
EXPECT an education tailored to your needs
Unique program
Our exercise and sport science degree programs can help you turn your passion for sports into a career in a variety of sports and exercise-related fields. With personalized attention, small class sizes, our mission is to help you get the degree you need to start or advance your career in this exciting field.
Graduate Preparation
The Pre-Healthcare concentration allows students from other Allied Health programs to join the Exercise Science degree program to continue the academic groundwork in biology, chemistry, and physics, you’ll be prepared to enroll in a graduate program to launch your career as a physician assistant, physical therapist, chiropractor, or exercise scientist. You will also be ready to obtain certifications through the NSCA and NASM, or as an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) through the American College of Sports Medicine. We will connect you to graduate programs in physical therapy as well as occupational therapy. We work closely with several UMaine system campuses and other universities in New England including Husson, University of New England and Franklin Pierce.
Athletic Training Pathway
The Pre-Healthcare concentration allows students from other Allied Health programs to join the Exercise Science degree program to continue the academic groundwork in biology, chemistry, and physics, you’ll be prepared to enroll in a graduate program to launch your career in a masters program in Athletic Training. We work closely with the University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine.as well as other universities across the country We will prepare you for a great career in athletic training with hands on experiences as an undergraduate student.
Exercise Science + PTA Pathway
The Exercise Science self design pathway allows students to join the Exercise Science degree program with the courses needed to obtain their associate degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant program and continue the coursework to prepare for a Bachelor of Science degree and potential graduate degrees.
Vision
The Exercise Science major provides students a vehicle within an intellectual environment that fosters their knowledge in the areas of Exercise Science. Exercise Science graduates will have developed knowledge and skills essential for entry-level exercise science professionals through the curriculum, laboratory experiences, applied research, internships, and student-faculty interactions. The Exercise Science major can also serve as a foundation for graduate studies in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training and other post baccalaureate degrees in allied health.
Mission
The mission of the Exercise Science Bachelor of Science program is producing graduates that are able to learn, discover, create, and promote science-based principles and practices of human movement that improve the quality of life for individuals and society.
Frequently Asked Questions
Faculty
Barbara J Blackstone
- Location
- South Hall 122
- Phone
- (207) 768-9415
- barbara.blackstone@maine.edu
Keli Marston, CSCS
- Location
- South Hall 121
- Phone
- (207) 768-9773
- keli.marston@maine.edu
Brian Morrison
Health Care Administrator
- Location
- Weiden Hall
- Phone
- (207) 768-9474
- brian.morrison@maine.edu
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Exercise Science Program Offerings
If you’re interested in exploring another degree with a similar focus, check out our Physical Education degree.
What can you do with a degree in Exercise Science?
Next Step: Admissions
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