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Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science - Pre-Professional

The University of Akron (UA)

Akron campus — Akron, Ohio, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 21,939
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The exercise science major is designed to prepare students for employment in commercial, corporate, clinical, community and government agencies with interest in the areas of physical activity and health promotion. The program prepares students to sit for certification examinations such as American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist Certified and the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Students choosing this pre-professional concentration can obtain the necessary pre-requisite courses for graduate programs including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Athletic Training, Doctor of Chiropractic, medical school and many other health profession advanced degrees. The exercise science program prepares students through the study of human movement for careers in health and fitness, personal training, strength and conditioning, cardiac rehabilitation, and professional graduate programs. This bachelor’s degree program allows a focused course of study through the selection of an area of concentration. Careers in this allied health field prepare graduates for a variety of roles in wellness programming, coaching, and personal training. The program also serves as a strong foundation for other allied health professions and is designed to meet the requirements of graduate programs for those pursuing advanced education. Graduates of exercise science programs are employed in roles such as cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialists, employee fitness directors, exercise physiologists, occupational physiologists, personal trainers, physical and occupational therapists, chiropractors, physicians, researchers, group exercise instructors, and biomechanists. A bachelor’s degree in exercise science provides preparation for diverse career opportunities within the fitness and health industries, including exercise testing, exercise prescription for both healthy individuals and those with special considerations, strength and conditioning, and the use of exercise for weight management. Specialization options are available through concentrations in Applied Exercise Physiology and Pre-Physical Therapy.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 21,939
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
23 October 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Akron campus

Akron, Ohio, United States

302 E Buchtel Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

The University of Akron (UA), founded in 1870 as Buchtel College, is a public research university in Akron, Ohio. Serving over 15,000 students from across the U.S. and 70+ countries, UA is recognized for its strong academic programs and innovation. The University attracts students from a variety of backgrounds and geographical locations, with fall semester representation totaling 14,813 students from Ohio, around the U.S., and 70 foreign countries. UA offers a wide variety of in-demand undergraduate and graduate programs, including many that are recognized nationally for their excellence. Loca...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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