Wellness and Exercise Science BS
Build your career from a position of strength.
Our program gives you a competitive edge in the fast-growing fitness and wellness industry.
The science behind fitness and wellness is evolving quickly, and the demand for trained and certified professionals is growing. Our wellness and exercise science program provides both the rigorous scientific background and the practical experience you need to be successful.
In-Demand Careers
- Fitness Influencer
- Physical Education Instructor
- Health/Wellness Coach
- Personal Trainer
- Sports Nutritionist
- Kinesiologist
Why Wellness & Exercise Science? | Why Our Program?
- There are three areas that set our program apart from similar programs. We focus on a holistic and proactive approach to wellness, we incorporate courses in movement and we offer experiential learning and field work beginning the first semester.
- Our Bachelor of Science program is also multidisciplinary, providing a scientific foundation in biology, anatomy, physiology and kinesiology, as well as elements of marketing, psychology and sociology.
- Emphasis is on experiential learning, including full-semester internships at a fitness/wellness center.
- Topics covered in the BS in wellness and exercise science curriculum include: human anatomy, nutrition, kinesiology, public health, motor development and coaching.
Our program is aligned with industry national standards set by the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Our Health and Physical Education Faculty
Dr. Robin Kirkwood Auld
- Associate Professor
Dr. Susan A. Clark
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Soumyadeep Mukherjee
- Associate Professor
Dr. Kristen R. Pepin
- Assistant Professor
Ms. Stacie A. Zamperini
- Assistant Professor
Ensuring That You'll be Ready
Kristen Pepin
“Our students secure internships as personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, exercise specialists, physical and occupational therapy aides, chiropractic aides and corporate wellness coaches while finishing their degree.”
– Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Wellness and Exercise Science
Supported and Prepared for the Next Step
For alumna Briana Gough, Rhode Island College set the stage for the rigors of grad school.
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Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
The Feinstein School administers and coordinates all professional education programs at Rhode Island College. We offer a range of programs, including early childhood, pre-K-12, counseling, school psychology, youth development and health and wellness.
- phone401-456-8110
- placeHorace Mann Hall 241
