Exercise & Sports Science Undergraduate Programs

Exercise & Sports Science (ESS) undergraduate program includes a major in Health & Fitness Management (HFM) and a major in ESS with three concentrations: Pre-Rehabilitation Sciences, Clinical Exercise Science, and All Level Physical Education Certification. Students are required to have a 2.5 overall GPA to take the HCP or the HFM internship. A 2.75 Texas State GPA is required for enrollment in PPT internship and a 2.75 overall GPA is required for placement in the ALPE student teaching.

All-Level Physical Education: This degree program is designed to fully prepare students for all-level teacher certification in Physical Education as well as provide initial preparation for a potential second certification area; as such, students are required to declare and complete both a minor in Education and a second minor tied directly to an additional teaching certification area.

Clinical Exercise Science: The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in Exercise and Sports Science program is designed to prepare graduates for study towards a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, or a similar field of study. Completion of this degree does not guarantee admission to a graduate program.

Health & Fitness Management: Students are prepared to direct fitness, wellness or health awareness programs in commercial, corporate, and institutional settings. This could also be an ideal option for students that have a goal of owning or managing their own exercise facility, fitness brand, or organization.

Pre-Rehabilitation Sciences: The main focus of this pre-professional program is to prepare students for entrance to a graduate-level allied health program such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic, Physician Assistant, Orthotic/Prosthetic, or Athletic Training.

3/2 Dual Degree Program BS ESS: The dual degree program (3/2) allows undergraduate exercise and sports science students to enter the Master of Science in Athletic Training program beginning during the summer of their 4^th year and earn a BESS in Exercise & Sport Science and a Master of Science in Athletic Training.