Exercise Science and Technology

Building a Healthier Tomorrow

Oakland Community College offers an associate degree or a one-year certificate program in Exercise Science and Technology. The program also offers extended degree options, which couples exercise science with the fields of business and/or gerontology.

The Program:

• Features a science based foundation
• Offers hands-on experience via labs and internships
• Prepares a student to work in the health/fitness profession
• Affords the opportunity to prepare for professional certification exams (e.g.  ACSM, ACE, NSCA)

According to the bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, fitness trainers were listed as one of the fastest growing occupations in 2002-2012.  The 2002 average salary for a fitness trainer was $29,100 per year.  To become a successful fitness trainer, an individual needs to be knowledgeable in exercise science and aware of current and future trends in the profession.

Prospective Students:

You can begin the application process by picking up a college application from any of the campus admissions offices or print out from our OCC on-line site.

For more detailed information contact:

Dr. Barbara Konopka at  bjkonopk@oaklandcc.edu, (248) 232-4276, or talk to a counselor at any campus (248)341-2200.

In addition to full and part-time student status, you can attend as a transfer student and/or guest student.