Exercise and Sport Science Degree
Making a Positive Impact on the Lives of Others
Individuals who graduate with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science (ESS) have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the quality of life of those they work with and serve. The mission of the ESS degree program at Concordia is to apply the best of sports and science knowledge in training leaders to transform our society.
Concordia University's ESS program is designed to prepare students for work in the health and fitness industry. Possible employment settings may include health clubs, sport performance labs, athletic teams, personal training, recreational facilities, and work-site wellness programs.
A degree in ESS will also prepare students for graduate study in a variety of fields including Community Health, Health Promotion and Wellness, Athletic Training, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy and other programs.
The focus of the program is on mastery of skills, research projects, and internships. Small class sizes accelerate learning and prepare student's to pass the necessary exams and to be employed or admitted to a graduate program upon graduation.