Finding the Way of the Warrior

ESU has greatly impacted the person I am today. The Exercise Science program uses multiple learning methods, urging us to not only focus on what we know but also to think outside the box to resolve complex issues and focus on the why.
Oluwatobi Adebayo
Exercise Science Major
Start Your Path to Success
ESU’s location in the Pocono Mountains places exercise science majors at the center of a regional healthcare hub. Coursework explores exercise physiology, sport performance, health coaching and rehabilitation science. Students gain practical experience in clinical, fitness, and sport performance environments and support ESU’s 22 NCAA Division II athletic teams, helping more than 500 Warriors train, perform, and compete at their best.
Learned Skills
- Conduct exercise and functional movement assessments.
- Design exercise and performance training programs.
- Lead group fitness and strength training sessions.
- Support clients through health coaching and wellness planning.
- Develop strategies to improve sport performance and physical conditioning.
Internships & Training
- Gain hands-on experience with leading healthcare and sports performance organizations.
- Complete internships with partners such as Jefferson Lehigh Valley Health Network and St. Luke’s University Health Network.
- Work in rehabilitation centers, athletic programs and wellness facilities.
Career Opportunities
- Work as a strength and conditioning or sport performance specialist.
- Support clients as a health coach or wellness professional.
- Lead programs in fitness, rehabilitation and athletic training environments.
- Prepare for professional study in physical therapy, occupational therapy or physician assistant programs.
Now is the time, ESU is the place
Why ESU?
The Way of the Warrior
At ESU, students and faculty share a commitment to teamwork, performance, and improving the quality of life for others.
ESU's Network
Build connections through faculty mentorship, clinical partnerships, and regional healthcare, fitness and recreational organizations.
Live, Learn and Succeed Here
Study in the beautiful Pocono Mountains while preparing for a career in health, fitness, and human performance.
Encounter New Perspectives
Collaborate with peers from different backgrounds who are passionate about health, movement, and sport science.


