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Use your passion for health and fitness to develop effective, science-based programs for individuals, schools, and workplaces that help improve productivity, fight disease, and inspire clients to make meaningful change in their physical and emotional well-being.
The Hofstra University Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Commission on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES), 9355 113th St N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org.
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The Hofstra University Bachelor of Science Exercise Physiology Strength and Conditioning Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE), a recognized authority in quality strength and conditioning education. This accreditation demonstrates our commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality and excellence in our strength and conditioning program. Our curriculum, faculty, and facilities have undergone rigorous evaluation to ensure that we provide students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in the field of strength and conditioning and keep athletes safe.
Curriculum
Learn scientific concepts of fitness, exercise, disease risk reduction, and nutrition, as well as techniques used to evaluate health status. Design a course of study based on your interests and career goals.
Dual-Degree Programs
Save time and money with accelerated programs that let you earn a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and a graduate degree in programs such as:
- Master of Science in Sports Science
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Health Administration
Minors
You can also pursue minors that will complement your career interests, in areas such as:
- Business
- Dance
- Community Health
- Physical Education
- Biology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Disability studies
Program Outcomes
Program Graduation, Retention, and Exam Certification Goals
Program Graduation, Retention, and Exam Certification Goals
- Retention: At least 80% of students will graduate from the BS in Exercise Physiology program after 4 years (8 semesters) of matriculation
- National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Pass Rate: At least 75% of the students will pass the CSCS the first time
- American College of Sports Medicine – Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) Pass Rate: At least 75% of the students will pass the ACSM-EP exam the first time
- 100% of the students will obtain professional employment within 1-year postgraduation or be accepted into an advanced degree program
Graduation and Retention Rates
| Year | New Student Enrollment* | Program Retention** | % Graduated as of May 2025*** |
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| 2021-2022 | 37 | 91% | 39 |
| 2022-2023 | 30 | 80% | 10 |
| 2023-2024 2024-2025 | 35 | 95% | 3 |
*New student enrollment includes first-year students and transfer students.
**The benchmark for retention is 70%. Retention-level percentage is determined by dividing the number of students admitted into the program at the beginning of the academic year by the number of students who remain in the program at the end of the spring semester.
***Graduation rate is defined as the number of students that “entered” the program and completed it within the published time of the program. Graduation rate is the percentage of first-time, first-year students at Hofstra who complete the program within 150% of the published time for the program. Please note: 75% of transfer students had graduated in May 2022, but all enrolled students began the 4-year BS Exercise Physiology degree in Fall 2021.
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) recognized Certifications: Number of students taking exam during senior year or within one year of graduation (first time pass rate %)
| Term | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 3-Year Aggregate |
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| Students taking NCCA approved exams: | 3 | 2 |
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| NSCA-CSCS: | 1 (100%) | 1 (100%) |
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| ACSM-EP: | 0 | 1 (100%) |
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| ACSM-CPT: | 1 (100%) | 0 |
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| ACE-CPT: | 1 (100%) | 0 |
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Culminating Experience Internship:
- For 2023-2024: 96.6% Pass Rate (29/30 students)
- For 2024-2025: 85.7% (30 students have passed as of May 2025; 5 students graduating in Summer 2025 and still completing hours and assignments)
Positive Placement Rates Post Graduation
Job Placement Rates:
2023-2024 Job Positive Placement = 96% (>80% target measure of achievement)
Students beginning graduate programs in Summer or Fall 2024:
- Physical Therapy: 8
- Occupational Therapy: 3
- Athletic Training: 4
- Sports Science/Exercise Physiology/Biomechanics: 4
- Physical Education: 1
- Advanced Certificate in Business Leadership: 1
- Health Administration: 1
- Medical School (having previously completed Research Fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery): 1
Students going into immediate employment
- Personal training/strength and conditioning: 1
- Physical Therapy Aide: 2
- Non-exercise physiology employment (construction): 2
Unknown future plans: 1
2024-2025 Job Positive Placement = 88.6% (>80% target measure of achievement)
Students beginning graduate programs in Summer or Fall 2025:
- Physical Therapy: 3
- Occupational Therapy: 2
- Athletic Training: 6
- Sports Science/Exercise Physiology/Biomechanics: 5
Students going into immediate employment
- Emergency Medical Technician: 1
- Exercise Physiologist (cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation): 1
- Physical Therapy Aide (while applying to DPT or OT programs for the next application cycle: 9
Unknown future plans: 3
Student completing internship in Summer 2025: 5
- Students beginning graduate program in Sport Science: 1
- Students working as PT aides while applying to DPT programs: 3
- Unknown future plans currently: 1
Program Graduation Satisfaction and Return Rates
Program Graduation Satisfaction and Return Rates: The percentage of questions on the Graduation Satisfaction Surveys returned with a rating of 3 ('Somewhat agree') or higher on a 5-point Likert scale (4 = “Agree” and 5 = “Strongly Agree”):
- During my internship I felt competent about having the information to answer questions asked by clients or patients.
- 2023-2024: 100%
- 2024-2025: 100%
- I felt I had the technical abilities for my internship.
- 2023-2024: 100%
- 2024-2025: 100%
- I do not feel there were any courses lacking in the curriculum at Hofstra University that may have better prepared me for my internship or graduation.
- 2023-2024: 100%
- 2024-2025: 100%
- I feel I had enough practical experience during my coursework at Hofstra University.
- 2023-2024: 93%
- 2024-2025: 100%
- I feel prepared to enter the job market or graduate school.
- 2023-2024: 100%
- 2024-2025: 100%
- I would not recommend eliminating any in-major courses I took at Hofstra.
- 2023-2024: 93%
- 2024-2025: 81%
- I feel I had enough assistance with career (or graduate school) preparation prior to graduation.
- 2023-2024: 100%
- 2024-2025: 95.2%
- I feel my internship experience provided quality hands-on experience that helped reaffirm or guide my future career or graduate school choices.
- 2023-2024: 93%
- 2024-2025: 95.2%
Overall Satisfaction Rate (and survey return rate):
2023-2024: 97.5% overall satisfaction (62.5% return rate)
2024-2025: 95.7% overall satisfaction (67.7% return rate)
Learn from Experts
You’ll study under the guidance of dedicated faculty mentors who are both practitioners and scholars, and who have expertise in areas such as sports nutrition, analysis of movement, kinesiology, strength and conditioning, and resistance training.
The Student Experience
Explore potential career paths, develop valuable workplace skills, and build a network of professional contacts through internships, field experiences, and campus organizations.
Students have recently interned at:
- Bristal Assistant Living
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Nassau County Department of Health
- Northwell Health
- NYU Winthrop Hospital
- Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
- S.T.A.R.S. Physical Therapy
- Suffolk County Medical Examiner
- The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
- U.S. Department of Justice
You will also complete a senior-year field experience at approved fitness/wellness centers or in programs related to strength and conditioning, physical therapy, corporate fitness, and cardiac rehabilitation.
Preprofessional clubs such as the Hofstra Athletic Training Society (HATS) and Exercise Is Medicine, as well as various intramural and club sports, spirit support, and recreational activities, can help you connect with students who have similar interests.
The Outlook
Your degree gives you numerous career options and will prepare you to take certification exams and pursue advanced degrees in fields such as sports science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, and other health and wellness disciplines.
93%
Job, grad school, or both. Of those students reporting employment, 100% responded within three months of graduating from Hofstra.
13%
Projected job growth by 2030
$48K
Average salary for the first year following graduation
Alumni Success
Exercise Physiology students are well prepared to excel in either the workplace or in advanced degree programs at prestigious institutions.
Recent alumni work at organizations such as:
- CityMD Urgent Care
- Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc.
- Equinox Fitness Club
- Hackensack UMC Fitness & Wellness Powered by the Giants
- Hospital for Special Surgery
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Long Island FQHC Inc.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Nassau County Department of Health
- Northwell Health
Those pursuing graduate degrees study at:
- Albany Medical College
- Boston University
- Drexel University
- The George Washington University
- Georgetown University
- Howard University
- Icahn School of Medicine
- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
- New York University
- Yale University
One-on-One Mentoring
“The faculty challenge students to make clinical decisions and are always open to answering questions.”
– Maria Pettet '17, now pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy
Nationally Recognized
Hofstra's BS in Exercise Physiology is officially recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a preparatory program for the field of strength and conditioning.
Questions about our program?
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Katie Sell, PhD
Professor of Allied Health and Kinesiology
Program Coordinator, BS in Exercise Physiology