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EXERCISE SCIENCE
The Exercise Science Department offers a diverse curriculum which includes lower division theory courses designed for those who want to complete their Associate in Arts degree in Exercise Science and transfer to an institution of higher learning; a basic instruction program which provides students a wide variety of movement experiences for the development of physical activity skills and knowledge necessary for lifetime wellness; an adapted activities curriculum for students with disabilities; and an intercollegiate athletic program, which offers performance-oriented students opportunities for competition.
At San Diego Mesa College, the Fitness Specialist Program is overviewed by the Advisory Committee

Fitness center
The Exercise Science building houses a state of the art, two-story, 27,200-square-foot
fitness facility. The first floor of the facility offers Olympic and power lifting
equipment, plate-loaded machines, free weights and a functional training area, complete
with medicine balls, TRX and kettlebells.
The second floor offers a variety of cardio machines, stretching and myofascial release
equipment and a large open area for exercise and stretching.
The facility also includes aerobics and dance rooms and a cycling room with Kaiser
bikes, heart rate monitors, and large screens that display interactive courses for
riders.
Students can enroll to use the facility during its open hours or sign up for the variety
of classes offered, including cycling, boot camp, yoga and Pilates.
Fitness center Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM