Lake Erie College recently announced that its Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science major has received official approval from both the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission.

The exercise science program will feature a strong core curriculum, along with the opportunity for students to select one or more concentrations, including exercise physiology, strength and conditioning and pre-allied health, according to a news release.

The major is designed to prepare students for a career paths and graduate degree programs in areas such as exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, personal fitness training, health education and promotion, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic medicine and more, according to the release.