Wellness & 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 will provide you the rigorous scientific background and practical experience you need to succeed.
In-Demand Careers
- Fitness influencer
- Physical education instructor
- Health/wellness coach
- Personal trainer
- Sports nutritionist
- Kinesiologist
Why Wellness & Exercise Science? | Why Our Program?
- Multidisciplinary Bachelor of Science program incorporates a scientific foundation in biology, anatomy, physiology and kinesiology, as well as elements of marketing, psychology, and sociology.
- Emphasis on experiential learning opportunities, including full-semester internship in a fitness and wellness setting.
- The three areas that set our program apart from similar programs are the focus on a holistic and proactive approach to wellness, the incorporation of movement in courses, and the use of experiential learning and field work starting in the first semester.
- Topics covered in the Wellness & Exercise Science BS curriculum include: Human anatomy; nutrition; kinesiology; public health; motor development; coaching.
Our program is aligned with the national standards of the industry 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. Carol A. Cummings
- Interim Dean of Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
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
"Students secure internships as personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, exercise specialists, physical therapy and occupational therapy aides, chiropractic aides, or corporate wellness coaches while finishing their degree."
– Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Wellness and Exercise Science
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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
