Exercise Science

Get fit. Stay fit, and teach others how to be fit. When you study exercise science at Butler, you learn human movement, nutrition, sport psychology and holistic health. You also acquire skills on how to work with and maintain individuals’ optimal well-being. Through hands-on learning experiences, Butler will help you succeed in this dynamic field.

Sample Courses:

• Introduction to Exercise Science
• Healthy Living
• Sport Nutrition
• Sport Psychology
• Principles of Personal Training

Job opportunities in this field include:

• Personal Training
• Health Coaching
• Strength and Conditioning Coaching
• Public Health
• Physical and Occupational Therapy

ICYMI: Exercise Science is Eligible for the Kansas Promise Scholarship + Butler Advantage

Kicking off 2021, students qualifying for the Kansas Promise Scholarship can now go after their degree and have their costs for tuition, fees and books paid for by the state. That’s right – tuition, fees and books at no out-of-pocket cost. This revolutionary $10 million program only gets better with the Butler Advantage – quality education respected by employers. Get the Butler Advantage! Visit our Kansas Promise Act webpage to review scholarship qualifications, learn about the application process, and check out other eligible programs. Exercise science is currently approved for inclusion in this new opportunity.

Estimated Tuition for Exercise Science: $8,100**

**This includes two years of tuition and student fees based on being a Kansas Resident and taking 65 credit hours. Registration fee of $15 each semester not included. Technology Access Charge not included. Housing and meal plans not included. Fees may vary depending on specific electives.