About Exercise Science - Bachelor's (bs) in University of Texas At Arlington

The discipline of exercise science examines the body’s physiological responses to exercise, the role of regular physical activity in maintaining health and wellness, and the chronic health conditions that are associated with physical inactivity (i.e., heart disease, diabetes, obesity).

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The BS in exercise science prepares students for advanced degrees in health-related fields and emphasizes formal science education in a context of human health science. The program is suited for students interested in graduate programs in physical therapy, medical school, physician assistant programs, pharmacy school, and dental school. In addition, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in health professions such as cardiac rehabilitation, and clinical exercise physiology, among many others.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Advanced studies in motor behavior
• Advanced study in exercise science
• Athletic Trainers
• Biomechanics
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Community Health Worker
• Corporate Wellness
• Corporate Wellness Coordinator
• Exercise Specialist
• Fitness Manager
• Graduate study in occupational therapist
• Health Club Assistant Manager
• Health Coach
• Health Services Manager
• Nutritionist
• Occupational Therapist
• Personal Trainer
• Prosthetics
• Public Health Educator
• Recreation therapist
• Recreation therapy and instruction
• Rehabilitation and disability field specialist
• Rehabilitation technologist
• Speech pathologist
• Strength and Conditioning Coach -
• Wellness coordinator
• Working with children who have motor coordination deficits
• Graduate programs in:
  • Dental School
  • Medical School
  • Pharmacy School
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant
  • Research-Related Programs

DEGREE OPTIONS

Clinical and Applied Physiology (CAP) Track

This track prepares students to enter post-bachelor's professional degree programs such as physical therapy, physician assistant, medical school, dental school, athletic training, and many other options.

Health, Fitness, and Wellness (HFW) Track

This track prepares students for careers and programs such as strength and conditioning (CSCS®), personal training (CPT), corporate fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise prescription, and graduate school options such as exercise science and many others.

Motor and Rehabilitation Science Track

This track prepares students who want to enter fields such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other career options paths in the motor and rehabilitation sciences.

Academic qualification equivalents 

Please be advised that UTA is test score optional for admission through summer 2023. If you apply for admission without these test scores your application will be evaluated based on high school records such as GPA, class rank, courses taken and other relevant criteria. However, test scores can help in determining admissions decisions and scholarship opportunities.

NON-TRADITIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION (NON-RANKING HIGH SCHOOLS, HOMESCHOOL & GED)

In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1543, if you present evidence of the completion of a nontraditional secondary education without an official class rank, UTA will assign a class rank for you. This assigned class rank will be comparable to the average class rank of other applicants with equivalent SAT or ACT scores. Once the rank has been assigned, students must meet requirements above.  UTA requires official transcript or proof of GED to show completion of a non traditional secondary degree.

English language requirements

Submit official TOEFL test scores if you are from a non-native English speaking country. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 for the paper based test, and 79 on the internet based test. For IELTS we require a minimum score of 6.5. UTA also accepts Duolingo with a required minimum score of 105.

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