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Earn Your Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from NVU

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Why Exercise Science at NVU Lyndon? 

Starting in 2027, students will be Required to graduate from a CAAHEP Accredited Exercise Science program to be eligible for advanced ACSM national certifications in Exercise Science.

Protect Your Educational Investment by Attend a CAAHEP Accredited Program!

The NVU-Lyndon Exercise Science program is the only CAAHEP Accredited Exercise Science program in Vermont or New Hampshire and one of the 5% of programs in the nation to be both CAAHEP Accredited and NSCA Recognized.

The program holds national distinction as the twenty-fourth institution in the country to receive accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (2009-present) in coordination with the American College of Sports Medicine. The program is also recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Education Recognition Program (2005-present).

The American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association are the two most prestigious, academically rigorous, and influential governing bodies in the field of Exercise Science.

Bright Future for Exercise Science!

  • Employment of health professionals is projected to grow by 20% through 2026, accounting for about 2.4 million new jobs – more than any other occupational group: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (USBLS).
  • Employment of Certified Exercise Physiologists is projected to grow 11% through 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations (USBLS).
  • Employment of coaches, including Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists, is projected to grow 12% through 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations (USBLS).
  • The hiring of exercise science professionals that have progressed through educational programs that are fully accredited is 1 of the top 10 fastest growing fitness trends worldwide (ACSM’s Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends).

*CAAHEP = Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs works in coordination with the American College of Sports Medicine

*NSCA = National Strength and Conditioning Association The American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association are the two largest, most prestigious, academically rigorous, and influential governing bodies in Exercise Science.

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Recent Graduate Placement

  • Employed in the field: 52%
  • Attending graduate school: 48%
  • Total graduate placement: 100%

Based on Previous 4 Graduating Classes responding to 6-month, post-graduation survey

Our Alumni

Top Alumni Job Titles. Exercise Trainers and Fitness Instructors, Coaches and Scouts, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Certified Personal Trainers, General and Operations Managers, Physical Therapists, Our Alumni Live in these Cities. Burlington, VT, Colchester, VT, Indianapolis, IN, Augusta, ME, Boston, MA, Bowling Green, KY, Our Alumni Work Here. Alice Peck Day Health Systems Corp., Alpine Clinic LLC, Beth Israel, Centenary College of Louisiana, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Fitness Authority,

MEET OUR FACULTY AND STAFF

As an exercise science student, you’ll be guided by diverse faculty who are experienced, currently active, and highly credentialed in the field. In addition to holding doctoral degrees in their respective areas of expertise, department faculty collectively hold the following national credentials: Licensed/Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Associate Professor, Department Chair, Exercise Physiology Lab Director
Associate Professor, CAAHEP Accreditation Director, ERP Program Director
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“It’s hard to believe how much we learned every semester. The faculty members were life-changing in the way they interacted with us and how knowledgeable they are in their field.”

– Michael Sigsbury ’17

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