Course Overview:
The B.Sc. in Exercise & Fitness Science is a 3-year undergraduate program focused on the scientific principles behind exercise, fitness, and wellness. The course integrates knowledge from physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition to prepare students for careers as fitness professionals, exercise physiologists, personal trainers, wellness consultants, and rehabilitation experts.
Duration
The B.Sc. in Exercise & Fitness Science is a 3-year program divided into 6 semesters.
Syllabus (Semester-Wise Breakdown)
Semester 1:
Introduction to Exercise Science
Anatomy and Physiology for Fitness
Basics of Fitness and Wellness
Fundamentals of Nutrition
Practical: Strength and Conditioning
Semester 2:
Exercise Physiology
Fitness Testing and Assessment
Introduction to Biomechanics
Sports Psychology
Practical: Cardiovascular Fitness and Flexibility Training
Semester 3:
Kinesiology and Human Movement
Exercise Prescription for Healthy Adults
Strength Training and Conditioning
Nutrition for Fitness and Health
Practical: Resistance Training Techniques
Semester 4:
Exercise and Aging
Applied Biomechanics in Exercise
Motor Learning and Control
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Practical: Fitness Program Design and Implementation
Semester 5:
Special Populations and Exercise Prescription (e.g., Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease)
Sports Nutrition and Performance Enhancement
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Research Methods in Exercise Science
Practical: High-Intensity Training and Functional Fitness
Semester 6:
Advanced Exercise Physiology
Sports and Exercise Psychology
Fitness Technology and Innovation
Internship/Practical: Exercise and Fitness Research Project
Electives (Options may include: Advanced Strength Training, Rehabilitation Techniques, etc.)
Average Fees
The average annual fees for B.Sc. in Exercise & Fitness Science range between INR 40,000 to INR 2,00,000, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend
Admissions are typically based on the 12th standard marks. However, certain institutions may conduct entrance exams or physical fitness assessments. Some common entrance exams include:
CET (Common Entrance Test)
University-Level Physical Efficiency Test
State-Level Fitness Entrance Exams
Top 10 Institutions Combined Ranking in India
Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior
Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, New Delhi
Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Panjab University, Chandigarh
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Amity School of Physical Education, Noida
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for B.Sc. in Exercise & Fitness Science
Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Kannur University, Kannur
Calicut University, Calicut
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
Christ College, Irinjalakuda
St. Joseph's College, Devagiri
NSS College, Ottapalam
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam