Program Coordinator
Jason Sawyer, Ph.D.
Exercise and Movement Science
Develop the framework to understand and analyze human movement and prepare to work in a wide range of fitness and athletic settings.
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- Concepts in biomechanics, nutrition, research, AI and technology in exercise science, and strength and conditioning
- Course material for the national Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam
What You’ll Do:
- Gain hands-on experience in Bryant’s Exercise and Movement Science Lab
- Select a program track in strength and conditioning or healthcare provider prep
- Complete an internship that aligns with your career goals
Where You’ll Go:
- Healthcare systems, fitness organizations, and athletic settings
- Prestigious graduate schools for physical therapy or other healthcare and medical fields
Program Highlights
Bryant’s Exercise and Movement Science major will prepare you to work in an athletics setting as a coach, in a fitness setting as an exercise specialist, and in a medical setting as an exercise physiologist. Our program will also ready you for graduate study in fields such as physical therapy, athletic training, or other areas of medicine. Through our integrated curriculum, you will:
- Study the natural sciences and apply your knowledge to concepts in biomechanics, nutrition, research, exercise assessment and prescription, and programming.
- Learn how to design, prescribe, implement, and assess exercise programs for different populations.
- Gain practical experience with exercise technology and equipment through Bryant’s state-of-the-art Exercise and Movement Science Lab.
- Develop communication skills to interact and collaborate with patients, caregivers, and other professionals within the healthcare sector.
- Use critical thinking and core research skills to find solutions to problems in the field.
Select a track of study — strength and conditioning or healthcare provider prep — and complete an internship that aligns with your career goals. By your senior year, you’ll be well-prepared to sit for the national Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.
Choose Your Track
Strength and Conditioning Track
Want to enter the workforce after graduation? The strength and conditioning track will broaden your perspective on health and fitness and prepare you for a career as a coach, trainer, or exercise specialist as soon as you graduate. Select electives that match your interests in areas such as sports media and economics, health psychology, EMT training, neuroscience, and more.
Want to enter the workforce after graduation? The strength and conditioning track will broaden your perspective on health and fitness and prepare you for a career as a coach, trainer, or exercise specialist as soon as you graduate. Select electives that match your interests in areas such as sports media and economics, health psychology, EMT training, neuroscience, and more.
Healthcare Provider Prep Track
Ready yourself for a graduate program in physical therapy or another healthcare field through the healthcare provider prep track. You’ll select upper-level science electives that match your interests and prepare you for graduate-level studies.
Ready yourself for a graduate program in physical therapy or another healthcare field through the healthcare provider prep track. You’ll select upper-level science electives that match your interests and prepare you for graduate-level studies.
Get Involved
Bryant offers opportunities to build connections, explore your interests, and gain experiences beyond the classroom. Students interested in exercise, wellness, and community can get involved with organizations including:
- Bryant Fitness Club
- Health Education Awareness Leader (HEAL)
- Pre-Health Association
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Exercise Physiology with Lab
SCI L352
Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
SCI 360/SCI L360
Human Kinesiology with Lab
SCI 381/SCI L381
Principles of Strength and Conditioning I with Lab
SCI 476/SCI L476
Sports Nutrition
SCI 386
Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy
SCI 387
Field Experience I
SCI 388
Al and Technology in Wellness and Performance
SCI 472
Exercise and Sport Psychology
PSY 481
Advance Your Path in Health
Turn your undergraduate degree into a direct pathway to advanced study. Through Bryant’s partnerships with leading institutions like Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and Brown University School of Public Health, qualified students can access:
- Preferred admission pathways
- Guaranteed interviews or reserved consideration (program dependent)
- Streamlined application processes
- Coordinated advising to guide your next step
Become a PA Scholar
Beginning with the incoming Fall 2027 class, eligible students in Biology, Health Sciences, and Exercise and Movement Science can pursue Bryant’s Physician Assistant Early Assurance Pathway. Students selected as PA Scholars follow the Pathway to Clinical Medicine, building the academic and clinical foundation for PA school while working toward the opportunity to apply for conditional admission to Bryant’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program.
Exercise and Movement Science Lab
In Bryant’s Exercise and Movement Science Lab, you’ll have access to the latest technology in the exercise and science field, including strength training machines that use air pressure, a BOD POD that measures body composition, a bioelectrical impedance analysis scale, cardiac rehabilitation bikes, high-end treadmills with harness systems and metabolic carts, portable metabolic systems, and an advanced motion capture system.
Internships
Expand your horizons and immerse yourself in another culture through one of our study abroad programs.
Student Research
Engage your analytical mindset by collaborating with faculty on original research in the lab and field.
International Learning
Expand your horizons and immerse yourself in another culture through one of our study abroad programs.
Corporate Partnerships
Work with real businesses to take your leadership skills and career credentials to the next level.
Learn by Doing
Lessons from a textbook can only take you so far. That’s why experiential learning is at the core of your Bryant experience. You’ll engage in hands-on projects and opportunities beginning your very first year — building skills in critical thinking, learning how to adapt to challenges, and fostering your determination to succeed.
Find Your Minor
By complementing your College of Health and Behavioral Sciences major with a business minor, you’ll learn how to assess problems from different perspectives and find creative solutions to today’s biggest challenges. Our interdisciplinary approach is a strength that leads to extraordinary career outcomes and lifetime earnings.