Exercise Science, B. Tech (formerly Health & Fitness Promotion)
Fueling the Future of Human Performance
Turn your interest in health, fitness, and human performance into a career with SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology in Exercise Science. Through applied, hands-on learning, students build a strong foundation in exercise science while developing the practical skills and experience needed to work with individuals across a variety of health, fitness, and performance settings.
Choose Your Path
Pre-Health Professions
Build a strong foundation in the sciences and develop the skills needed to pursue advanced study in fields such as:
- Physical Therapy
- Athletic Training
- Physician Assistant
- Occupational Therapy
- Chiropractic
- Exercise Science & Related Graduate Programs
Fitness Performance
Designed for students interested in careers in fitness, strength & conditioning, personal training, wellness, or human performance.
- Personal Training
- Strength & Conditioning
- Fitness & Performance
- Health & Wellness
- Exercise Programming
- Human Performance
Why Exercise Science at SUNY Canton?
Learn By Doing
Through labs, simulations, applied projects, and real-world experiences you’ll put your learning to the test. Analyze movement, design fitness programs, explore the science behind health and wellness.
Science with a Purpose
Build a strong foundation in the sciences and learn how to apply that knowledge to human movement, health, fitness, and performance.
Supportive Faculty
Faculty are invested in your success during your journey and after. After graduation, they'll remain part of your professional network, offering advice and support as you advance in the field.
"Dr. Parcell is incredibly understanding and has taken time outside of class to research things for me and help me find answers or opportunities that could benefit me. She has played a huge role in supporting me on my path to dental school and continues to uplift and guide me as I prepare for my future career.”
- Sadey Sprabary '27
Health & Fitness Student Athlete
Build Toward Professional Certifications, Immediate Career Opportunities, or Graduate and Professional Study
Certification Preparation
The program supports preparation for top industry certifications such as:
- NSCA – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- ACSM – Certified Exercise Physiologist
- ACE – Personal Trainer Certification
- NASM – Certified Personal Trainer
Advanced Study
Many graduates successfully complete advanced studies such as:
- Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Athletic Training (MAT)
- Occupational Therapy (MOT, DOT)
- Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Human Performance
- Physician Assistant Studies (May require additional coursework in Math or Science)
Your Pathway to Becoming a Licensed Physical Therapist
Our program is the perfect first step if your ultimate career goal is to become a licensed physical therapist. The program prepares students to be well-qualified applicants for graduate admissions into a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. SUNY Canton has articulation agreements with the DPT programs at Clarkson University, Nazareth University and early assurance admission with SUNY Upstate Medical University!
Janet Parcell, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS
Associate Professor
Wicks Hall 211E
315-386-7947
mitchellj@canton.edu