About Kinesiology - Exercise Science Option, B.s. in California State University, Fresno
The Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science prepares students for professional careers in fitness and wellness, for example:
- Personal and group fitness training
- Worksite health and wellness promotion
- Strength and conditioning
- Clinical exercise physiologist
- Fitness equipment and medical equipment sales
The Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science is an ideal choice for those students wanting to prepare for admission to advanced clinical programs. The Exercise Science Option can enable students to fulfill prerequisites, while at the same time obtaining a Bachelor's degree. Many students in the option are seeking admission to clinical programs, such as
- Athletic training
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physician ssistant
- Nursing
- Chiropractic
- Medicine
The Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science will also prepare students for graduate study in areas, such as:
- Exercise physiology
- Biomechanics
- Health promotion and wellness
- Fitness and conditioning
Marketability and advancement within the various professions can be enhanced by additional professional certifications. Completion of the Bachelor’s degree in the Exercise Science Option is designed to prepare students to successfully complete professional certifications through such organizations as:
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Exercise Is Medicine (EIM)
Academic qualification equivalents
- All college or university transcripts with English translation. High school transcript is required for lower-division applicants.
English language requirements
- TOEFL – 61 iBT, or
- IELTS – 6.0 or with 5.5 Band score in each section.
California State University, Fresno Highlights
| College Type |
Public |
| Establish Year |
1911 |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| On-Campus Residence |
Available |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester Based |
| Session Intakes |
Fall and Spring |
| Acceptance Rate |
58% |
| Financial Aid |
Available (Aids, Grants, and Scholarships) |
California State University, Fresno Cost of Attendance
- The following are the undergraduate and graduate tuition costs at California State University, Fresno:
| Expense |
Undergraduate (in USD) |
Graduate (in USD) |
| Tuition |
16,089 |
15,147
20,007 (for MBA) |
| Books and Supplies |
900 |
900 |
| Room and Board |
10,000 |
10,000 |
| Health Insurance |
1,595 |
1,595 |
| Total |
28,584 |
27,647
32,502 (for MBA) |
