At Mount St. Joseph University, our Health and Exercise Science students see exercise as more than movement — it is a vital path to health, wellness, and human performance. Rooted in compassion, cultural competence, and the Catholic values of service and solidarity, our students learn that no one climbs alone.
Through hands-on labs, community engagement, and real-world clinical and performance settings, students study human physiology, movement science, mental health, and exercise prescription. They graduate prepared to prevent disease, enhance performance, and improve quality of life across diverse populations. Our graduates build professional portfolios that lead to careers in health, fitness, and sport — or prepare them for advanced study in fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, nursing, public health, and more.
The Department of Exercise Science and Integrative Health currently offers an undergraduate major in Health and Wellness, a minor in Exercise Science and Fitness, and physical activity classes for the general student population. The Department recently signed an articulation agreement with Xavier University as well for a 3+2 combined degree program for students interested in pursuing a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training.
A significantly revised Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science will be available with three concentration areas of Clinical Exercise Science, Sports Performance and Active Aging,Health and Exercise Science 3+2 Master of Athletic Training.
