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To enter the Exercise Science program, students must meet these criteria:

• Admission to 91漫画app.
• A total institution GPA of 2.0 or better on all coursework attempted (transfer coursework and work completed at 91漫画app are considered). All transfer credits must be evaluated by the Undergraduate Office of Admissions and posted on the Georgia Southern transcript upon official acceptance to the University.
• Completed a minimum of 30 credit hours.
• A minimum grade of 鈥淐鈥� in all Area D and F coursework attempted.

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (BSK) program is accredited by the Commission on accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), and is assessed by the Committee on the Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES).

Our program is one of fewer than 120 undergraduate programs in the United States to have this credential, and it ensures that our students are fully prepared to become exercise professionals through a nationally recognized rigorous program of study.

The CAAHEP/CoAES Accreditation requires that the BSK faculty collect data on specific program outcomes to ensure that graduates are adequately prepared for their next career steps. In the 2024-2025 Academic Year:

100% of eligible BSK students successfully completed the internship requirements for the BSK program and CAAHEP/CoAES.

85% of BSK graduates who returned the Student Satisfaction Survey reported that they AGREE or STRONGLY AGREE that the program curriculum , faculty and overall student experience prepared them for their current position.

100% of BSK graduates who returned the Student Satisfaction Survey reported that they AGREE or STRONGLY AGREE that Course Assessments reflect Course Content in the Curriculum.

100% of employers surveyed reported that graduates are PREPARED, WELL PREPARED or EXCEPTIONALLY PREPARED by the BSK program for their chosen profession.

100% of eligible students who took the ACSM-EP (American College of Sports Medicine- Exercise Physiologist) exam passed on the first attempt.

The Fall 2023-Fall 2024 1-year retention rate of BSK students was reported at 80.3%.

The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology anticipates that graduates of this program will be eligible to seek professional certification by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) plus additional certification(s): ACSM/NCHPAD 鈥� Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT); ACSM 鈥� Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and ACSM Group Fitness Instructor; NSCA 鈥� Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification, ASEP 鈥� Coaching Principles Certified and/or ASEP 鈥� Sport First Aid Certified; NSCA 鈥� Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F).

The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology has determined the required classes and educational activities of this academic program will qualify a graduate of this program to take the exam for the ACSM as a Certified Exercise Physiologist certificate in Georgia. The department has not determined whether this program satisfies the requirements of all states and territories for the ACSM as a Certified Exercise Physiologist certificate. Visit the to determine the requirements of your state or territory.

The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology has not determined whether this program satisfies the license requirements of all states and territories for the ACSM/NCHPAD 鈥� Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT). Visit the to determine the requirements of your state or territory.

The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology has not determined whether this program satisfies the license requirements of all states and territories for the ACSM 鈥� Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Visit the to determine the requirements of your state or territory.           

The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology has not determined whether this program satisfies the license requirements of all states and territories for the ACSM Group Exercise Instructor. Visit the to determine the requirements of your state or territory.  

The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology has not determined whether this program satisfies the license requirements of all states and territories for the NSCA 鈥� Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Visit the to determine the requirements for your state or territory.  

The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology has not determined whether this program satisfies the license requirements of all states and territories for the NSCA-USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification. Visit the to determine the requirements for your state or territory.

The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology has not determined whether this program satisfies the license requirements of all states and territories for the ASEP 鈥� Coaching Principles Certified. Visit the to determine the requirements for your state or territory.  

The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology has not determined whether this program satisfies the license requirements of all states and territories for the ASEP 鈥� Sport First Aid Certified. Visit the to determine the requirements for your state or territory.  
The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology has not determined whether this program satisfies the license requirements of all states and territories for the NSCA 鈥� Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F). Visit the to determine the requirements of your state or territory. 

Many of the clinical programs offered by the Waters College of Health Professions (WCHP) require a clinical internship or practicum experience to fulfill degree requirements. Pursuant to the University’s legal agreements, participants in clinical experiences are required to abide by the workplace rules of the clinical site. The University is aware of recent federal requirements that would mandate vaccination against COVID-19 for those working in certain settings, including health care. At this time, we expect that these new requirements may significantly impact our ability to locate a placement for students who remain unvaccinated. As always, WCHP will continue to make every effort to place students at clinical sites. However, please be aware that we may be unable to locate a site to accept unvaccinated students, which may cause a delay or inability to progress and complete the program of study.

Hannah Beggs
Statesboro Family YMCA


Hannah Beggs grew up in Lincolnton, GA, but adopted Statesboro as home after attending Georgia Southern where she studied Exercise Science. She started at the Statesboro Family YMCA teaching Group Fitness in 2017. In 2020, Hannah was promoted to Fitness and Membership Director where she started programs such as: Women on Weights, Livestrong, and Parent鈥檚 Night Out. In 2022, Hannah was promoted to Executive Branch Director. Hannah is passionate about the community of Statesboro and works hard to do everything that she can to help make the community the best it can be. She has been in the Dancing with the Statesboro Stars in 2021 and 2022. Hannah has also won the 20 under 40 Leadership award in 2022 with the Statesboro Herald. Hannah says that she loves to meet others and establish partnerships with the community alongside the YMCA. She is married to Ben Beggs and has two dogs at home. In her free time, she enjoys lifting weights, reading, baking, and playing the ukulele. Hannah is ecstatic for her new role at the Statesboro Family YMCA and is planning a lot of growth that will impact the Statesboro Community.

Bryan Realiza
East Georgia Regional Hospital


Originally from the Philippines, Bryan Realiza (RE-uh-LEASE-uh) is the Centers of Excellence Accreditation Manager at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration. He obtained his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from 91漫画app and his Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Healthcare Administration from South University. He is also a graduate of Ogeechee Technical College鈥檚 Cardiac Ultrasound Echocardiography program, where he currently serves as secretary of the Echocardiography Program鈥檚 Advisory Board.

This is Bryan鈥檚 eighth year working at East Georgia Regional Medical Center and his fifth year working in Quality Management and Survey Readiness Team. Bryan has successfully assisted over 13 hospital inspections and site surveys throughout his career. In 2019, he led the hospital鈥檚 efforts in obtaining their inaugural Chest Pain Center designation through the American College of Cardiology.

In 2020, he successfully led the hospital in achieving their in inaugural Primary Stroke Center certification through The Joint Commission. In 2022, Bryan led the hospital to achieve their inaugural designation as a Level 2 Emergency Cardiac Care Center through the Georgia Department of Public Health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bryan also took on the role as PPE Conservation and Development Coordinator where he coordinated creative efforts to protect staff from COVID exposure. Bryan is also southeast Georgia鈥檚 stroke councilman for the Georgia Department of Public Health鈥檚 Region 9 Trauma & EMS Council. In 2018, Bryan was recognized as an 鈥渦p and coming鈥� young professional in the 鈥淪tatesboro Herald鈥檚 20 Under 40鈥� and alumnus of the Leadership Bulloch class of 2022.

Outside of the hospital, Bryan volunteers for a few local charities. He is the current Board Chair for the Statesboro YMCA. He has also volunteered his time at Safe Haven, as a choreographer and professional dancer for 鈥淒ancing with the Statesboro Stars.鈥� Bryan is a former Head Coach of the 91漫画app Dance Team from 2011-2015. He also travels across the nation as a judge and emcee for Fusion National Dance Competition.

Colin Butler
HealthFitness/Foxy Grandpa Fitness, LLC


A Double Eagle (2014, 2019), Colin grew up in Powder Springs, GA and earned his Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Food Science from 91漫画app 2014. Afterward, he spent 2 years working as a food scientist before returning to Georgia Southern for his Master of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sports Nutrition. During his master’s program, he volunteered as a strength & conditioning coach with Georgia Southern Football and helped grow the GATA Fuel program.

With previous experience creating products for Publix, Dunkin鈥�, Whole Foods, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Colin serves as the Fitness Coordinator at the Georgia Institute of Technology Department of Campus Recreation overseeing personal training, group fitness, and massage therapy services. He serves on multiple committees focused on the development of student staff and enhancing student well-being within the university. He also owns Foxy Grandpa Fitness, LLC, training active-aging clients, producing fitness content for the Breathe Strong program with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and serves as an item writer for the ACSM Group Exercise Instructor exam.

Colin holds certifications as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with NSCA, a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise, a certified Group Exercise Instructor with ACSM, and a Schwinn Indoor Cycle Instructor. His advice to exercise science students emphasizes practical experience by getting 鈥渢ime under the bar鈥�, being able to coach and give verbal cues as efficiently as possible, and learning how to develop relationships with your clients.

Jonathan Cushner
Fitness Instructor

Jonathan Cushner is a proud member of Double Eagle Nation. Jonathan holds both a master鈥檚 and bachelor鈥檚 degree in Kinesiology from 91漫画app.聽 Jonathan is a dedicated professional, experienced in developing comprehensive programs to emphasize readiness and reduce training related injuries at the United States Marshal Service (USMS) National Training Academy (NTA). An expert in health and safety matters, providing guidance to NTA executive leadership on the assessment of student performance through observation and testing. Subject matter expert leading SOP development of corrective action plans,

emphasizing compliance with safety and health standards. Creator of a lifestyle management training curriculum focused on reducing musculoskeletal injuries along with deputy resilience and readiness. Mentor and leader of a nationwide team of USMS Fitness coordinators to maintain the highest standards of instruction.

Jason Wolfe
Fit Statesboro


Jason Wolfe is a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, graduating from Georgia Southern in 2011 with a Master鈥檚 in Exercise Science. Jason interned at Southern鈥檚 Strength and Conditioning facility during his two years in the graduate program and opened Fit Statesboro upon graduating. Jason has experience in training himself and others in Olympic Lifting, Powerlifting, Crosstraining, and Athletic Development. Jason has hosted 20+ Exercise Science interns and routinely provides space to Georgia Southern鈥檚 Powerlifting Club. Jason routinely holds powerlifting and strength competitions at Fit Statesboro in addition to credentialing workshops (e.g., USA Weightlifting).

Vic Zuege
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center


Vic Zuege is a retired Special Agent for the United States Air Force Office of Special
Investigations (OSI). During his 22-year career, he served in several fitness and
control tactics roles for U.S. and foreign military/police entities. In 2016, after
retirement, Vic remained at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC),
serving as a Senior Instructor within Physical Techniques Division (PTD). Vic
earned his master鈥檚 degree in Sports and Health Science in 2020 and incorporated
methodologies, programs, and theories from academia into the PTD curriculum.

Daniel Wedding
Savannah Christian Preparatory School


Daniel Wedding is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Savannah Christian Preparatory School athletics. Coach Wedding is in his ninth year as a strength and conditioning coach. He had spent numerous years at NCAA Division I and II universities as well as the highly competitive high schools in the states of Ohio and Georgia.

Daniel鈥檚 academic background includes a Bachelor鈥檚 in Sports Science and a Master鈥檚 in Sport Management. He holds the CSCS from NSCA, USAW Level 1 Sports Performance coach, FRC from Functional Range Conditioning. He also taught part time in the Kinesiology department at Youngstown State University while serving on their Exercise Science Curriculum board. He is currently an internship supervisor with 91漫画app and serves on their Exercise Science advisory board.

His advice to upcoming students in the Exercise Science profession is to take pride in your profession. Pour in time outside of the classroom to develop themselves physically and mentally to serve others through their chosen avenue of Exercise Science!

Justine Coleman
Undergraduate Exercise Science Co-Coordinator

Rebecca Collins

Joseph Kardouni
Associate Professor

Dr. Joseph Kardouni is an Associate Professor in the Waters College of Health Professions and the Director of the Tactical and Occupational Performance Institute. Prior to coming to Georgia

Southern, Dr. Kardouni completed a career as a physical therapist in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Kardouni鈥檚 career includes serving as the lead Action Officer for implementation of the Holistic Health and Fitness program across U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), the Director of Human Performance Optimization for XVIII Airborne Corps, a

Research Director at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), lead physical therapist for 3 rd Special Forces Group, and multiple tours in support of combat operations in the Middle East. Dr. Kardouni鈥檚 clinical background is in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. His research focus is in health and human performance, and he has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in scientific and medical journals.

He wants his students to remember the following quote: “Approach your career as a lifelong learner.聽 Health and human performance聽fields are constantly evolving.聽 Learning new skills and staying open to new practice environments will allow you to maximize your potential and help people in creative and meaningful ways.”

Nick J. Siekirk
Undergraduate Exercise Science Co-Coordinator

Samuel Wilson