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Exercise & Health Sciences BS

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About the Program

Immerse yourself in a dynamic, interdisciplinary education in health, movement, and clinical science designed to build your foundation in the industry. Guided by faculty whose research explores metabolic function, cardiovascular health, neuromuscular performance, and chronic disease prevention, students study in advanced labs and gain access to internships with one of nearly 200 hospitals, schools, community health organizations, or sports performance centers in Boston and beyond. The curriculum also meets the prerequisites for medical, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and public health graduate programs, positioning you to improve lives through clinical practice, wellness, or research.

Here’s your chance to:

Explore the science behind exercise and health, including anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and how to create effective exercise plans.
Conduct research in state-of-the-art labs, including the Applied Physiology Lab, Muscle Metabolism Lab, and Neurovascular Lab, and take part in community-based projects that bring your learning into real-world settings.
Shape a career in health that fits your goals, from clinical care and community programs to corporate wellness and private practice.

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Career Possibilities

Ready to turn your passion for health and fitness into a career where every move makes an impact? With internships, expert mentors, and career support built in, this program gives you the skills, connections, and empowerment to confidently lead others toward healthier, stronger lives.

Here’s where this degree can take you:

Physical Therapist
Exercise Physiologist
Health Coach
Occupational Therapist
Research Coordinator
Nutritionist
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Corporate Wellness Coordinator

Recent Graduate Employers

UMass Boston's Exercise & Health Sciences BS program has a 95% completion rate and a 100% employment placement rate. Employers include:

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Plan Your Education

How to Apply

Early Action I: November 1
Early Action II: January 1
Regular Decision: February 15

Please review the first-year and transfer apply pages for important information about application requirements, deadlines, and application status check.

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Financing Your Education

Become a Beacon and pursue your passion in UMass Boston’s diverse, supportive environment. Many students across our 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs receive financial aid—providing access to an education that’s exceptional and affordable. For additional information regarding tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar’s Office or send an email to Bursar@umb.edu.

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Program Details

Curriculum

Core Courses (42 Credits)

BIOL 207 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s)
BIOL 208 - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s)
EHS 120 - Careers in Exercise & Health3 Credit(s)
EHS 160 - Fitness & Wellness 3 Credit(s)
EHS 230 - Strength and Conditioning 3 Credit(s)
EHS 260 - Physical Activity & Health3 Credit(s)
EHS 280 - Statistics for Health Professionals 3 Credit(s)
EHS 300 - Health Fitness Assessment 4 Credit(s)
EHS 310 - Applied Kinesiology 3 Credit(s)
EHS 320 - Adapted Physical Activity 3 Credit(s)
EHS 345 - Health Behavior Change 3 Credit(s)
EHS 370 - Exercise Program Design 3 Credit(s)
EHS 385 - Exercise Physiology I 3 Credit(s)/li>

Electives (9 Credits)

Take three additional exercise and health science courses. At least one course must be at the 300-level or higher.

Internship (12 Credits)

EHS 490 - Internship in Exercise Physiology 12 Credit(s)
or
EHS 491 - Internship in Exercise and Health Sciences 6 Credit(s)
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Two EHS electives at the 300-level or higher

For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.

Learning Outcomes

The primary goal of the Exercise and Health Sciences undergraduate program is to prepare competent entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. In addition to this goal, students will meet the fullowing objectives throughout the core curriculum:

Demonstrate knowledge of core and concentration specific EHS courses:

Identify chronic health conditions and disparities associated with physical inactivity and sedentary behavior.
Convey the most current recommendations for physical activity.
Demonstrate knowledge of the physiulogical response to physical activity and exercise and associated health benefits.
Understand the correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior.

Demonstrate the ability to apply scientific theory to practice in humans:

Design and implement a health behavior intervention, based on scientific theory, to improve health and fitness.
Demonstrate the ability to assess health related fitness.
Design individualized exercise programs for low and moderate risk populations.

Demonstrate ability to evaluate literature related to exercise and health sciences:

Gather and analyze relevant peer-reviewed literature.
Draw conclusions through synthesis of the literature.
Convey knowledge of literature related to the exercise and health sciences in oral and written format.

Graduation Criteria

Degree Requirements

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements for more information.

University Requirements

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Requirements for Bachelor of Science

Major Requirements

Complete 63 credits from at least 17 courses including 13 required courses, three electives, and an internship requirement (one twelve-credit internship course or one six-credit internship course and two electives).

Minimum grade: A minimum grade of C- is required for all major courses.
Pass/fail: No courses taken pass/fail may be applied toward the major.

Contact

Please contact Chanel.fields@umb.edu for questions.

Accreditation

The Exercise and Health Sciences B.S. program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon their commendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Exercise Science (CoAES).

Labs & Facilities

Learn more about the Exercise & Health Sciences (EHS) Department facilities that provide support for teaching, research, and service to the community.

There are several dedicated laboratory spaces including the Exercise and Health Sciences Lab, the Applied Physiology Lab, the Exercise and Health Sciences Assessment Lab, the Exercise and Health Sciences Tutoring Room, and the Exercise Physiology Research Labs.

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