Exercise Science and Sport Studies

Description

Majors graduating from the three health-science options (applied kinesiology, exercise science, and exercise physiology) will demonstrate mastery of concepts crucial to an understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology. After two years of basic math and science (biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, statistics, and computer science), upper-level students study human physiology as it relates to exercise and physical activity via such courses as system physiology, exercise physiology, kinesiology, motor learning, and movement experiences for disabled populations.

Upon completion of the three undergraduate science programs, students will be qualified for graduate programs in medicine, exercise physiology, physical and occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, corporate fitness, athletic training, nurse practitioning, as well as most other health-related professions.

Majors in the sport management option will demonstrate mastery of concepts crucial to both theoretical and applied work in business and management. Upon completion of basic courses in economics, accounting, marketing, and communication, upper-level students will master the application of these basic business principles to a wide variety of sport settings via courses such as sport and law, risk management, organizational behavior in sport, sport sociology, sport psychology, and sport marketing and management.

Upon graduation, they will be prepared to enter careers in sport administration, sport marketing, facilities management, and commercial sport or go on to law school, master of business administration programs, or advanced degrees in marketing, administration, and business.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 13683 Year (National)
• USD 27978 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

• The Applied Kinesiology Option provides the student with a strong science foundation focusing on human anatomy and physiology, with an emphasis on preparation for further specialized graduate study or direct entrance into the job market.

• The Exercise Science Option provides the student with a strong science foundation focusing on human anatomy and physiology, with an emphasis on preparation for further specialized graduate study or direct entrance into the job market. The rigor and broad science base of this option make it appropriate for students who wish to go into medicine or physical therapy. Exercise Science is essentially identical to Applied Kinesiology but includes the 3 labs (Exercise Physiology, Systems Physiology, and Exercise Testing & Prescription) and 3 additional elective credits.

• The Exercise Physiology Option also provides students with a strong science foundation emphasizing preparation for further specialized graduate study or direct entrance into a variety of fields related to exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport medicine and direct entrance to upper level certifications in the rehabilitation and fitness industries.

• The Sport Management Option is designed to meet the growing interest in th business, administration, marketing, and management of sport programs and facilities. Graduates may choose to pursue advanced degrees in such topics as administration, marketing, MBAs, law school, and facility management.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

Our primary emphasis is placed on the student’s academic promise as demonstrated by:

• completion of required entrance subjects
• academic performance in high school or its equivalent:
• strength of academic program (number/type of academic, honors, or advanced placement courses completed)
• grades and grade trends
• weighted grade-point average(s)
• cumulative rank, when available
• SAT and/or ACT scores
• English Proficiency Examination results, when required

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Funding

Rutgers uses your FAFSA to develop a financial-aid package based on your qualifications, financial need and the funds available to the university. Your package may include any or a combination of these major financial aid sources:

• Gift aid does not require repayment and is divided into three categories: grants (which recognize financial need) and scholarships and awards (which recognize academic merit, special talents, or other achievements).
• Loans must be repaid (usually after graduation) and can come from private lenders as well as federal, state and university sources.
• Work-study allows students to earn money for college expenses while gaining valuable skills - often in their intended field.

Accreditation

• Rutgers is a member—so are Harvard, Yale, and Berkeley—of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the 61 leading research universities in North America.
• More than 175 Rutgers research centers support pioneering work in stem cells, climate change, DNA analysis, and more.
• Rutgers’ international reputation draws top students from more than 130 countries and all 50 states.