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EXERCISE SCIENCE CONCENTRATION

EXERCISE SCIENCE

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Exercise Science Degree Requirements

A degree in Kinesiology, with a concentration in Exercise Science, prepares the fundamental concepts and laboratory techniques necessary to understand human physiological function during exercise and physical activity.

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Pre-Professional Tracks

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Kinesiology with coursework focusing on Exercise Science provides coursework that prepares students for graduate programs and careers related to the Health and Fitness industry.  Students will select Kinesiology electives based on the prerequisite classes required by the graduate programs they plan to apply for. Click the button below to see what suggested coursework will look like based on the graduate program that a student plans to attend. The general track prepares students for the Kinesiology Master of Science Program in Exercise Science. 

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PREVIOUS CATALOG INFORMATION

Students who need to access degree requirements from a previous catalog, may do so by clicking on the appropriate link below.

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Accelerated Master's Program

he Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) allows highly motivated students concentrating in Exercise Science to take courses that dual count toward the BS in Kinesiology degree as well as toward an MA in Kinesiology degree (with coursework focusing on Exercise Science). Students admitted to the program take 12 hours of graduate-level coursework during the senior year. Upon completion of the undergraduate degree, students can take an additional 18 hours of coursework during year 5 to complete the 30-hour MA degree. Students are not obligated to complete the master's degree and choosing not to complete it will not adversely affect the ability to earn the BS degree.   ​Students may begin the AMP after 90 or more hours have been earned, so this means they would normally apply to the Graduate School during the final semester of the junior year if the following conditions are met:

  • ​Have completed 90 hours toward their BS in Kinesiology (Exercise Science Concentration)
  • Have an overall GPA of at least 3.70
  • The GRE requirement is temporarily waived.
  • Have taken (or be enrolled in) KIN 303 before applying

For more information, you can schedule an appointment with Tyler Cranmore. You may also learn more at the UA Graduate School website.