Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Fitness Management Careers
Key information
As an accredited undergraduate programme, this Bachelor of Science degree opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities within the exercise and fitness industry.
With a degree in Exercise and Health Fitness Management, you can pursue roles such as:
- Entrepreneurial Fitness Professional running a bespoke fitness facility
- Fitness Facility Manager
- Advanced Personal Trainer
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Group or Gym Fitness Instructor
- Life Coaching
- Physical Activity Specialist for Individuals with Chronic Conditions
- Fitness Professional and Advisor involved in public health initiatives
- Event Manager and Marketing Specialist
- Entrepreneurial Fitness Professional running a bespoke fitness facility
- Specialist working with Diverse Populations
Beyond the B.Sc.
Those who reach BSc. degree level may wish to progress further by applying for entry into UL postgraduate or master programmes in other third level institutions in related areas such as physical education, sport and exercise science, occupational therapy etc. NCEF graduates with the Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Fitness have successfully pursued Masters in the following areas:
- MSc Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
- MSc Sports Performance
- MSc Applied Sports Coaching
- MSc Occupational Therapy (Professional Qualification)
- Professional Masters of Education Physical Education
- MSc Mental Skills & Mental Health in Sports and Exercise
- MSc Project Management
- Graduate Diploma Adult and Further Education (Mary Immaculate College)
- MSc Digital Media & Marketing - NUIG
- MA in Leadership in Workplace Health & Wellbeing
- MSc in Strength & Conditioning - ATU
- MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition - ATU
- MSc Physiotherapy - University of Cumbria
- Human Performance and Innovation - Professional Doctorate | University of Limerick
Student profiles
Daniel Hiam
I joined the first cohort of students on LM105 BSc in Exercise and Health Fitness Management in 2021/22. This course has been a great addition to my previous health and fitness knowledge and has helped me shape the idea of what type of Fitness Professional I want to be.
Throughout the first year, we have had a mixture of theoretical and practical modules, with the emphasis on practical instructing. We have covered Resistance Training, Exercise to Music, Step Aerobics, Body Conditioning and Circuit Training, and after passing our Year 1 exams, we will have the skills and knowledge to instruct these classes in the real world. Even though you would think that these modules and learning how to instruct fitness classes would only benefit you if you have the desire to follow this career path in the future, I believe now that you learn interaction skills with a client whilst both you and they are under the physical stresses of an exercise class. I believe I am much more capable to take on any kind of client in a group or one-to-one setting then I was before doing the practical modules and the first year of LM105.
The theoretical side of 1st Year gives an insight into biology and kinesiology, gym management and overall health and wellbeing. These modules have helped me understand how to cater for my clients needs, understand how bodies react to different stresses and stimuli and how to maintain and improve overall health and wellbeing in all populations, from general populations, older adults, and people with medical conditions, to athletes.
