Exercise PhysiologyBachelor of Arts

Why study Exercise Physiology at Gustavus?

As an Exercise Physiology major you will gain the knowledge and skills for management of health and fitness programs in corporate and clinical settings, and for graduate study in exercise physiology, public health, and health promotion. Through research projects and internships, students are prepared for a career in the health and exercise science field.

Course Examples

Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Health and Exercise Science will be on your class schedule.

  • HES-219Exercise Leadership
  • HES-222Applied Human Nutrition
  • HES-308Physiology of Exercise
  • HES-313Exercise Diet and Chronic Disease
Lucie Henrich ’25, Exercise Physiology Major

“The faculty in the HES department have given me many opportunities to explore what I would like to do in the future. They are very helpful in figuring out different paths and post graduation options.”

Lucie Henrich ’25, Exercise Physiology Major

What can I do with a degree in Exercise Physiology?

The Exercise Physiology major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.

  • Personal Training
  • Coaching
  • Sport Performance
  • Physical Therapy
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Clinical Exercise Physiology
$49,853
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
75%  Ultimately attended graduate or professional school
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members

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