Bachelor of Science [B.S] Exercise and Sport Science
- The major prepares students for a variety of possible careers in allied health occupations, fitness and sport enterprises, education, sport science and coaching, or business and industry. With a B.S.Ed. degree, positions can be obtained as exercise and sport science specialists in various settings (e.g., corporation, hospital, sport medicine clinic, YMCA, community recreation, government, military, sport team).
- Many graduates pursue allied health professional degrees (e.g., sports medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, or other medical specialties) or additional graduate training in specialized areas of exercise science (e.g., fitness/wellness, exercise rehabilitation, exercise physiology, exercise psychology, and biomechanics).
- Following advanced study and/or certification, positions may be obtained as physical therapists, athletic trainers, sports medicine physicians, higher-level exercise specialists or directors of exercise rehabilitation or fitness/wellness programs in hospital, corporate, YMCA, and community settings, and/or as exercise scientists (teaching and/or research) in higher education, government, or industry.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $14415 | $14415 | $14415 | $14415 |
| Health Insurance | $2417 | $2417 | $2417 | $2417 |
| Compulsory Fees | $790 | $790 | $790 | $790 |
| Total Fees | $17622 | $17622 | $17622 | $17622 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1420 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 32 | 36 | 1 |
At UGA, the only minimum score requirements in place are the ones required by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for admission to its research universities: that is, an SAT-CR of 430 and SAT-M of 400, or subscores of 17 on both the English and Math sections of the ACT.
Persons seeking admission to the University of Georgia Graduate School must hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association or its international equivalent prior to the expected semester of matriculation with the exception of University of Georgia undergraduate students enrolled in linked bachelors/masters programs. Applicants should be ranked in the upper half of their undergraduate class. Applicants are responsible for submitting application materials required for admission. These items include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Application for admission
- Application-processing fee
- Transcripts
- Entrance test scores
- Letters of recommendation
- Any supplemental material required by the department