About Bs In Exercise Science (clinical Exercise & Rehabilitation Specialist) in California State University Sacramento

Exercise Science program mission is to study the scientific basis of how the human body functions across the lifespan in response to physical activity, exercise and sport. Exercise Science curriculum integrates knowledge from such science disciplines as biology, chemistry, and physiology so that students will gain a deep integrative understanding of human body functions at the mechanical, cellular, organ, and systems levels.

The major in Exercise Science qualifies an individual for career possibilities in cardiac rehabilitation, sports medicine, chiropractic, athletic training, geriatrics, health related fitness programming (fitness and corporate), and further scientific training in graduate school.

The Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation Specialist concentration is designed for students who want to develop the knowledge, skills, and expertise required to work in a clinical rehabilitation setting. Students who complete this emphasis are prepared for careers in cardiac rehabilitation, clinical exercise physiology, electrophysiology, and clinical graduate programs such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other health related professional preparation programs.

Note: Students graduating with a BS in Exercise Science will not be subject to the University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement. Students who change major may be subject to the University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement.

Academic qualification equivalents

• High School Transcript Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 scale or average 80% marks

• High School Diploma Must accompany transcript

English language requirements

• TOEFL: 64 iBT
• IELTS: 6.0
• DuoLingo: 95
• Sacramento State ELI: Level 7
• PTE Academic: 50

California State University Sacramento Highlights

California State University Sacramento Annual Cost to Attend