Laurea in Scienze dell'Esercizio

Pursue your passion for exercise and help others live healthier lives

If you are passionate about helping others improve their wellness through fitness or exercise programs, the University of Saint Joseph’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree is what you need to transform your passion into a meaningful career.

From professional athletes to patients in a clinical setting, everyone can benefit from a knowledgeable fitness professional. Exercise science is the study of human movement and the understanding of how a variety of factors impact the human body. It helps you recognize the structural and functional changes that occur during exercise on the physiological, biochemical, and biomechanical levels.

With a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from USJ, you are prepared to begin successful careers helping individuals achieve their goals and improve their well-being—whether that’s in professional sports, college athletics, or community gyms.

The University of Saint Joseph is the premier private university in Connecticut for future in-demand professionals in health care and social services, education, digital media, and the sciences. Located minutes from major corporate headquarters and renowned medical and research facilities, USJ offers students programs that directly link coursework, theory, and evidence with placements in workplace settings, providing them the experience needed to rise above the stiff competition when they enter the job market. Rated #2 in Connecticut among National Universities in Best Value by U.S. News & World Report, a USJ degree is a proven credential for undergraduates seeking a traditional New England college setting with exceptional NCAA Division III athletics and a strong sense of community. For graduate students ready to learn more and earn more, USJ offers online, hybrid, and on-ground master and doctoral programs with innovative modular curricula that attract students from around the world.