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. 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 course work.
Benefit from frequent panel discussions with area exercise professionals.
Take advantage of practice tests and advising support if you wish to pursue graduate studies.

Amy Frazzini earns College's 2012 Outstanding Major in Exercise Science Award

Amy Frazzini of Orland Park was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in Exercise Science Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College.

Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams to address North Central College Commencement

Aaron Williams, director of the Peace Corps, will deliver the address June 9 at the 147th Commencement ceremony of North Central College.

Selsky presents at symposium on athletic training

Kendall Selsky, visiting assistant professor of health and physical education and exercise science program director, recently presented at a symposium.

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Internships

Chicago Bulls/White Sox Training Academy, Lisle, IL
Get-Fast, Geneva, IL
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Synergy Institute, Naperville
Rush-Copley Healthplex, Aurora, IL

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
Morton College
Northwestern University

Careers

Graduates in exercise science include:

LifeTime Fitness employee
Physical therapist
Coach
Personal trainer
Sports marketing
Team physician

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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 a great support system to get you on your feet,” he says. “My coaches were always concerned about their athletes’ emotional, mental and physical needs.”

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Nicholas Hicks

Exercise Science

“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 training or higher-level athletics and injury prevention. But I also want to work with high school kids, helping any way I can.”

His next step is certification. “North Central’s program helps you identify which certifications are important. I’m preparing for the best, the nationally accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.”

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