Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
NEW! The Exercise Science Degree Program now offers 3 concentrations.
Why Exercise Science?
Exercise Science is one of the leading undergraduate degree programs at Charlotte. Students who earn the Exercise Science degree are prepared to pursue the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist credential, and related career opportunities, through our CoAES accredited Health and Fitness concentration. Students who complete our CASCE accredited Strength and Conditioning concentration are prepared to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credentialing exam. Our students commonly pursue graduate studies in athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, medicine, and physician assistant medicine through our Pre-Professional concentration.
Julie Marino serves as the Undergraduate Program Director. Our Department is a proud partner of ACSM’s Exercise is Medicine campaign.
Program Contact information
Certification: American College of Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist; American Red Cross CPR/AED Education: Master of Arts in Exercise Physiology, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY Bachelor of Science in Biology, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA Teaching Specialty: Exercise Physiology, Principles and Application; Exercise Prescription Originally from Long Island, Mrs. Marino earned her BS in […]
Academic Interests: Sports Nutrition and Clinical Exercise Physiology Certifications: Licensed and Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist– American College of Sports Medicine Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics – Commission on Dietetic Registration Education: BS Cornell – Nutritional Sciences MS Wake Forest – Health and Exercise Science EdD UNC Greensboro- Kinesiology […]
Biosketch Certification: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer – June 1998 & current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor – May 1990 & current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer – October 2006 & current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor – August 2004 & current American Red Cross Waterpark & Waterfront Lifeguard Instructor – […]
Program Accreditations
The Credentialing Concentration of the Exercise Science Degree Program is accredited by CAAHEP
The Credentialing Concentration of the Exercise Science Degree Program is accredited by CoAES
UNC Charlotte is proud to be recognized by Exercise is Medicine On Campus