Turn your curiosity about human movement, the body, and the mind into a career.
Exercise Science is a broad field with a wide range of career opportunities. At Curry, our goal is to help you explore those opportunities from the very beginning while building the knowledge and practical skills you'll need for your future.
Our curriculum is intentionally scaffolded from year to year. First, you'll develop a foundation in the human body, then learn to analyze movement and understand its mechanics. By your junior year, you'll begin applying that knowledge through hands-on learning and your first clinical internship. In your senior year, you'll continue developing your skills and complete a second internship.
We believe your undergraduate degree should prepare you for more than just your first job. Whether you choose to enter the workforce or pursue graduate school, our goal is for you to graduate with a well-rounded skill set and a strong foundation to build on throughout your career. Exercise Science is an excitingly vast field, and we want our students to have the tools to explore different career paths as their interests and goals evolve.
That same philosophy carries into how we teach. Rather than relying solely on traditional lectures, we emphasize applying what you're learning in the classroom. Our unique classroom and lab space allows students to move between learning a concept and practicing the skill, making hands-on learning a part of the experience across the curriculum.
We also believe that real-world experience is essential to your education. That's why all Exercise Science majors complete two clinical internships during their junior and senior years. Faculty work with students to match their career interests with relevant clinical partners, giving them the opportunity to explore more than one area of Exercise Science before graduating.
Interested in learning more about Exercise Science at Curry?
We'd love to connect with you! Prospective students are welcome to reach out to the Exercise Science Program Coordinator, to learn more about the program, ask questions about career opportunities, or schedule a visit to our classroom and Exercise Science Lab to see firsthand what learning at Curry looks like.
Careers are long, and your interests may evolve along the way. One of the things we love about Exercise Science is how many different directions you can take it. Your undergraduate degree provides a strong foundation that you can build on as you explore new interests, gain experience, and pursue opportunities in an ever-changing field.
Whether you plan to enter the workforce after graduation or continue on to graduate school, an Exercise Science degree can serve as a springboard to a variety of career paths.
Career paths our students have explored include:
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Athletic Training
Human Performance and Sports Performance
Personal Training and Fitness
Strength and Conditioning
Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology
Nutrition
Entrepreneurship
Clinical Internships
Two Internships. Real Experience. A Stronger Start to Your Career.
At Curry, experiential learning is built into your Exercise Science education. You'll complete two required clinical internships that allow you to explore professional settings, connect classroom learning to practice, and develop a clearer understanding of your future career.
Internship I: Explore Your Interests
Begin experiencing the profession firsthand, discover potential career paths, and observe how Exercise Science concepts are applied in a professional setting.
Internship II: Build Your Experience
Build on your first experience through a second placement aligned with your evolving interests and career goals.
Each internship is an opportunity to learn from professionals, ask questions, build connections, and better understand the day-to-day realities of the field.
Meet the Exercise Science Faculty
At Curry, we believe students benefit from learning from professionals with experience in the subjects they teach. Our faculty bring real-world expertise into the classroom. For example, Dr. Kara Phillips, who holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology, teaches Clinical Exercise Physiology and Research Methods. Prof. Kevin O'Neill, a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, teaches Principles of Strength and Conditioning.
Want to learn more about our faculty? Visit the Curry College Employee Directory to explore faculty backgrounds and areas of expertise.
We encourage prospective students to reach out with questions about the program, coursework, or career opportunities in Exercise Science.
Curry Exercise Science - An Accredited Program You Can Feel Confident In
Choosing a college is a big decision, and you want to know that the program you're investing in is preparing you for your future. Curry College is one of only six Exercise Science programs in Massachusetts accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES).
What does this mean for you? Accreditation means that our program has undergone an external review by experts in the field who evaluate key areas of the program, including our curriculum, faculty, facilities, and resources, against established standards for Exercise Science education.
Rather than relying solely on our own evaluation of the program, we've invited an independent accrediting body to take a close look at what we're doing and ensure that we meet established expectations for preparing students for the field.
For you, this provides an additional level of confidence that your education is built on established professional standards and that we're committed to providing the knowledge and practical skills you need to pursue your next steps in Exercise Science.
The Curry College Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES).
Curry's new Exercise Science Lab, located in the Kennedy Academic Building, features a variety of industry-standard equipment and provides our students with hands-on practice and collaborative learning.
Start with a foundation in the liberal arts. Add attentive faculty and countless opportunities to learn by doing. That’s what you’ll get with a bachelor’s degree from Curry. Learn what’s waiting for you today.
Professor Courtney James, Exercise Science Program Coordinator
Dr. Courtney James is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has been lecturing for subjects within the health sciences over the past 7 years. Owning her own practice, Dr. James has built her career focusing on healing through guided exercise. Identifying the increasing societal need for more health professionals with the unique skill set of exercise scientists, this program was brought forward to Curry College. Emphasizing learning through practical experience, this program aims to create graduates who are eager to find fulfilling careers helping individuals to improve their wellbeing through health and fitness.
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