Bachelor of Science in
Applied Science in Exercise Science

Why choose Exercise Science at YSU?

85% Job Placement Rate: Most of our graduates launch careers in fitness, rehab, and health promotion

Expert Faculty: Learn from professors conducting cutting-edge research in human performance

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (BSAS) in Exercise Science at Youngstown State University is a four-year, on-campus degree that combines classroom learning, lab work, and field experience to prepare you for careers in fitness, rehabilitation, and wellness.

While earning your degree, you will:

  • Study anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and exercise prescription
  • Gain hands-on experience in labs and real-world settings
  • Build skills for roles in fitness centers, rehab clinics, and wellness programs

Whether you’re focused on sports performance, clinical rehab, or health promotion, this program equips you to lead in the growing field of human performance.

Graduate Career-Ready

The Exercise Science faculty at Youngstown State understand that specialization is an important part in reaching your career goals. That’s why we offer various pathways to accelerate our students toward their goals:

  • Graduate Track – Prepares you for advanced study in health or medical sciences
  • MAT Track – Designed for students planning to enter a Master of Athletic Training program
  • 4+1 MPH Track – Complete your bachelor’s and Master of Public Health in just five years

This Program Offered in:
[ 📍 Youngstown ]

Tyler Singer, Exercise Science Program Director

Speak to a Faculty Member
Tyler Singer
Program Director
tjsinger@ysu.edu

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Exercise Science is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Scholarships Available

Each year, thousands of dollars in scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services (BCHHS). Scholarships come from a variety of sources, vary in amount, and are available to both incoming and current BCHHS students. Below, you will find further information regarding the opportunities that may be available to you through the college.