Online Bachelor’s in Exercise Science

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Gain a Competitive Edge in the Expanding Exercise Science Sector

Develop the skills you need for a successful career in health and fitness with Concordia University, St. Paul’s online Bachelor of Arts in exercise science program. Coursework features key topics like kinesiology concepts in human movement, exercise, management, and more.

In this program, you’ll gain the skills to become an innovator in areas like athletic training, biomechanics, or exercise physiology. Expert instructors who have worked in the field for years will support you throughout the program. You’ll also complete an interest-based internship, ensuring you enter the workforce with hands-on experience.

Choose the program that fits your goals: our 90-credit, 3-year bachelor’s or the traditional 120-credit bachelor’s. Both lead to a respected degree in Exercise Science delivered 100% online.

The 120-credit B.A. offers flexibility to study a minor, double major, or prepare for graduate school. With the 90-credit program, you can graduate in 3 years or less by focusing only on the courses you need, saving you time and money so you can enter the workforce faster.

Online programs from CSP Global feature supportive and energetic faculty. You’ll reach your goals in a flexible, digital environment while gaining valuable experience and advanced industry knowledge in the tradition of Concordia University, St. Paul’s academic excellence.

Exceptional Education for a Successful Career

Whether you’re preparing for the workforce or graduate study, we have a degree path that aligns with your unique aspirations. Choose the program that will help you accomplish your goals.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 90
  • Duration: 1 – 3 years

Understand exercise science, the sport business world, and your place in it. Prepare for positions in coaching, training, rehabilitation, or fitness. The 90-credit B.A. in Exercise Science allows you to complete the electives you need and begin your career in 3 years or less.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 120
  • Duration: 2 – 4 years

The exercise science degree prepares you for positions in coaching, fitness and wellness centers, health and wellness education, personal training, and rehabilitation sciences. The 120-credit B.A. offers academic flexibility, empowering you to study a minor, double major, or prepare for graduate school.

Learn Fitness Management Skills

The online bachelor’s degree in exercise science requires 37 credit hours of program-specific coursework covering research methods, nutrition, anatomy, sport business, health psychology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and more. The degree program culminates with an internship experience.

Join a Fast-Growing, Impactful Field

Employment of exercise physiologists is projected to increase 9% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.1  That’s just one path our graduates pursue.

Consider These Top Careers

Exercise Physiologist $58,160 per year1

Fitness Trainer and Instructor $46,180 per year2

History of Excellence

Concordia University, St. Paul was founded in 1893 as a Christian liberal arts university dedicated to providing students with an exceptional faith-based education to prepare them for successful careers and meaningful lives. We have remained focused on that mission for more than 130 years. We are proud to continue our legacy of learning with quality, career-connected degree programs available through CSP Global. Join us as we redefine the role of the university in support of the individual, employer, and economy.

Online Study at CSP Global

With over 25 years of experience and more than 40 online programs, CSP Global is a pioneer in online education. The career-connected curricula, flexible learning options, and alumni connections available at CSP Global mean you’ll graduate ready for success. Join our diverse online learning community for a flexible education with the same quality as on-campus learning.

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Sources

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Exercise Physiologists: Occupational Outlook Handbook.” August 28, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Fitness Trainers and Instructors: Occupational Outlook Handbook.” August 28, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.