Understand Human Performance Across Disciplines
We seek students for our programs whose aspirations include something more than competence as skilled professionals. Exercise Science is a dynamic department that encourages students to pursue innovative clinical experiences and research using cutting-edge equipment. This research-driven environment involves high quality, hands-on investigations of important and current questions in the field, giving graduates a competitive advantage in the job market. We are educating the next generation of leaders in our field.

Undergraduate Programs
Study how the human body moves, performs, and thrives. Falk’s Exercise Science programs combine classroom learning with hands-on lab experience to prepare you for careers in fitness, health, and clinical performance

Graduate Programs
Advance your expertise in human movement, performance, and rehabilitation through rigorous research and hands-on training. Falk College’s master’s and doctoral programs in Exercise Science prepare you for leadership in academic, clinical, and professional settings.

Our Faculty
Meet the expert faculty driving innovation in movement science, performance, and rehabilitation—mentors, researchers, and educators committed to student success and scientific advancement.

From Classroom to Career
270+ internship hours across hospitals, labs & SU Athletics—92% of grads employed or in grad school in 6 months.

Live, Learn and Lead Together
Join fellow HES majors in Shaw Hall—share courses, study sessions and career events, plus serve as a paid peer mentor to guide first-years.

Pioneering Exercise Science Research
Dive into integrative studies—from cellular mechanisms to high-altitude performance—in our state-of-the-art labs and collaborative projects.

Exercise Science Club
Bringing together students passionate about wellness, health, and exercise, we host kickball tournaments, meditation sessions, Manley Field House tours, community service projects, and semesterly talks by professionals in exercise science, nutrition, therapy and more.
Interested? Everyone’s welcome!