Exercise Science

Why choose exercise science at North Central College?

An exercise science degree will prepare you for a career as an exercise professional in the rapidly growing world of fitness and human performance. Its broad-based curriculum balances the applied art of fitness programming with the scientific fundamentals of anatomy and physiology. North Central’s exercise science program is also recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Students in the major are prepared for a career in strength and conditioning, corporate fitness and wellness, personal training and human performance. Many students choose to use the exercise science major to prepare for graduate programs in physical therapy, exercise physiology, chiropractic, or others.

You can also:

Utilize Dartfish motion analysis software in your coursework.
Benefit from frequent panel discussions with area exercise professionals.
Take advantage of practice tests and advising support if you wish to pursue graduate studies.
Benefit from a program recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association that has received acceptance to the association’s Education Recognition Program (ERP).

Graduating student-veterans are standout students, leaders

North Central College’s graduating student-veterans James Davidson, Adam Doden and Wesley Sorrill are standout scholars, future leaders.

Adam Doden earns Outstanding Major in Exercise Science Award

Adam Doden received the Outstanding Major in Exercise Science Award during the 2013 Honors Convocation at North Central College.

North Central College, Chicago Blackhawks, LifeSource cosponsor blood drive March 23

North Central College, the Chicago Blackhawks and LifeSource are teaming up to cosponsor a blood drive March 23 at the College.

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Internships

Chicago Bulls/White Sox Training Academy, Lisle, IL
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Academy of Human Performance, Naperville, IL
Area sports performance facilities
Area physical therapy clinics
Area fitness centers

Graduate Schools

Graduates in exercise science have been accepted at:

Benedictine University
Midwestern University
Palmer Chiropractic
Pacific University
University of Idaho
University of Illinois-Chicago
Rush University
Soma Institute

Careers

Graduates in exercise science include:

Physical therapist
Personal fitness trainer
Strength and conditioning specialist
Chiropractor
Youth fitness specialist
Corporate fitness

Sean Lockwood

Exercise Science major

Sean chose North Central for its exercise science department and football program. “I wanted to pursue the science of exercise to help others experience the benefits I had. And playing football for a winning program was great.”

Internships were key for Sean. “I was surprised at how well I was prepared for my internships. North Central gives you a good foundation of knowledge and the professors open your eyes to the possibilities.”

One internship involved training middle- and high-school athletes in their specific sports. A second internship at Division I Northwestern University confirmed his future: Sean wants to work with college-level sports teams as a strength and conditioning coach.

“I...

Nicholas Hicks

Exercise Science major

“The possibilities are endless with a degree in exercise science,” says Nick. “There are jobs in the field of human sport specialist, strength trainer, injury specialist, speed trainer and sports performance trainer.”

A star wide receiver/running back on North Central’s football team, Nick completed internships at professional training facilities, a summer job as a sports performance trainer and working one-on-one with professional athletes. “North Central’s faculty opened doors and made connections for me,” he says. “I trained football players near my hometown in Florida. One guy was with an NFL team and hired me to work with him.”

His dream job? “To open up my own facilities for strength and...

Cowan Brown

Exercise Science major

Last summer, Cowan secured a paid summer internship with METT Therapy Services at St. James Hospital and Health Center in Chicago Heights, IL. He’ll continue working there after graduation while considering his graduate school options.

Cowan is already on the road to professional success, and it began at North Central. As a student, he was a member of the College's nationally renowned wrestling team. As a senior, he won his second straight College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin individual championship and qualified for the NCAA Division III National Championships.

He’s most proud of earning Scholar All-America distinction from the National Wrestling Coaches Association. “North Central has...

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