CRIMINAL JUSTICE

EXERCISE SCIENCE

Transform Lives Through Fitness: Discover Exercise Science!

If you're passionate about fitness, sports, or helping others move and feel better, the Exercise Science program might be the perfect fit. In this hands-on, active program, students dive into how the human body moves, heals, and grows stronger. You’ll learn the fundamentals of athletic training, injury prevention, and rehabilitation—while also exploring the science behind strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall wellness. Whether you're interested in sports medicine, personal training, or physical therapy, this program helps you build a strong foundation for your future.

Students gain real experience by conducting fitness assessments, designing individualized training plans, and evaluating nutritional habits and wellness goals. You’ll learn how to prevent injuries, support recovery, and enhance performance using the latest techniques and technologies in the fitness and healthcare fields. From the biomechanics of movement to lab-based fitness testing and client screening, you'll explore it all.

Program Highlights

  • Learn anatomy and the functions of each muscle group.

  • Develop communication, teamwork, leadership, and human relations skills.

  • Train in athletic conditioning and injury prevention.

  • Create personal training plans for clients.

  • Explore sports psychology, exercise physiology, and health science.

personal training

Get Fit with Student Personal Trainers

Looking to meet your fitness goals? Our Exercise Science students are offering free 30-minute personal training sessions for all fitness levels!

Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your routine, our student trainers will guide you through customized workouts in a supportive environment.

📍 Location: Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
💪 No Cost!
Sessions: 30 minutes

Contact hsmith@ohiohipoint.com to book your consultation and training spot.

Your Pathway to Success

Whatever your pathway, whether it's employment, enrollment, or enlistment, the Exercise Science program will provide you the opportunities to reach your goals through valued industry certifications, exposure to our college partners, and taking advantage of our Work-Based Learning program. Graduates have gone on to be personal trainers and nutritional coaches while others are studying athletic training and exercise science in college.

Course Overview

Year One 

  • Nutrition and Wellness

  • Exercise and Athletic Training

  • Injuries and Prevention

Year Two 

  • Fitness Evaluation and Assessment 

  • Medical Term (CCP) - Online Option

  • Health Science Capstone

  • Health Science Work-Based Learning/Internship

Certifications

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • Physical Therapy Tech Certification

  • American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification*

  • CPR First Aid

    * There may be physical limitations the prevent this certification from being offered.

College Partners

  • Coming soon.

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