Exercise Science & Wellness Programs
Get Your Fitness Career Plans in Shape
Build a strong foundation in exercise science to pursue careers in physical education, athletic training, exercise physiology, kinesiology, physical therapy, nutrition, and other fields. Or get to work faster with one of our microcredentials in strength training, personal training or sports nutrition.
Real World Fitness Experience
Some courses include hands-on experience in DCC’s Fitness Center or placement at other local centers.
Professional Certification
Graduate ready to take certifying exams in fitness instruction or personal training.
Short-Term Options
If you choose, start with a one-semester microcredential that you can later apply to the ESW program.
Foundation in Health & Fitness
As an exercise science and wellness student, you'll learn about the human body and factors that influence our health. If you aim to transfer, you'll create a personalized plan that prepares you for the bachelor's degree of your choice.
Along the way, you'll learn:
- Concepts, terms, and trends in exercise science
- How to assess health and fitness levels
- Safe exercises and safe use of exercise equipment
- Personalized exercise planning
- Teaching and motivation techniques
- Ethical and legal practices
Stackable Health & Fitness Microcredentials
Not ready to enroll in a two-year program? Consider DCC’s health and fitness microcredentials, short-term programs you can complete one by one and later apply to an ESW degree.
Our personal trainer, sports nutrition, and strength training options teach skills you can put to work right away. Some prepare you to take national
certifying exams.
Each requires three courses for a total of nine credits and can usually be finished
in a semester.
How to Make DCC Work for You
Contact Us
Office of Admissions
101 Orcutt Student Services Center
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: (845) 431-8010
Email: admissions@sunydutchess.edu
53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601