Exercise Science

Help People Live Healthier Lives

A student sitting on exercise equipment has her blood pressure taken by another student, while a third student looks on.
Prepare for Personal Training certification while gaining experience with health & wellness, athletics, and rehabilitation professionals.

Topics of Study

  • Career Exploration
  • Health and Physical Fitness
  • Anatomy
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Pre-Health Screening
  • Pre-Exercise Evaluation
  • Exercise Testing
  • Exercise Nutrition
  • Weight Management
  • Programming Design
  • Anaerobic Training
  • Strength Training
  • Cardio Training
  • Flexibility Training
  • Working with Special Populations
  • Entrepreneurship

College Credits

Monroe Community College Dual Enrollment 
HED 130: Foundations of Health and Wellness

Articulation Agreements

  • Genesee Community College
  • Monroe Community College
  • Niagara County Community College
  • SUNY Canton

Licensing / Industry-Based Certifications

  • American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification 
  • Prepare for the American College of Sports Medicine-Certified Personal Trainer Exam (ACSM-CPT) 

Career Opportunities

coming soon! 

Professional Outlook

Physical Therapy Assistants: 36.7% projected growth in jobs from 2018-2028 in the Finger Lakes region

Median Finger Lakes region salary: $57,680 per year (in 2021)
 
Fitness Trainers: 13.5% projected growth in jobs from 2018-2028 in the Finger Lakes region
 
Median Finger Lakes region salary: $34,660 per year (in 2021)

Source: NYS Department of Labor

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Enrollment Information

Meet with your school counselor to discuss how Career & Technical Education at WEMOCO can benefit your career development. Your counselor can help you begin the enrollment process.
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