About the Exercise Science Program
Channel your interest in health, wellness and fitness into a top professional path.
The accredited online bachelor's degree in exercise science from PennWest California lets you study exercise science, wellness and fitness, plus build a strong foundation in business, marketing, management and more.
You will sharpen your skills in youth fitness, or study fitness for aging individuals, as well as special needs populations. You can complete this fully online bachelor's degree program in three years, without any on-campus residency requirements. And you will gain skills and certification to be job-ready.
Earn job-ready credentials
The B.S. in Exercise Science provides the skills you need to qualify for these certifications:
- Certified Personal Trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), considered the industry gold standard in wellness and fitness.
- Certified Speed Coach from the National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE).
Studying exercise science, wellness and fitness online is a convenient fit for people with busy schedules, while still providing close interaction with your cohort peers and expert professors in your major, using the latest learning technology.