Exercise and Sport Science (B.S.)

Leap into an active and invigorating career with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from Wayne State University. You’ll study human health and development in our science-based curriculum, and you’ll apply that knowledge to sport, fitness, human movement systems, and other areas of kinesiology. The Sport and Exercise Science major readies you for graduate study and leads you to a rewarding career dedicated to improving human performance and wellness. With a bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Science degree, you'll prepare for success in professional programs like medical school, occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training, and nursing. You'll establish applicable skills for assessing and evaluating fitness levels in various populations, teaching and supervising sport and fitness activities, and practicing within kinesiology disciplines (e.g., exercise physiology, exercise, and physical activity psychology, motor learning and development, biomechanics). By completing the program, you'll also cultivate principles for holistic and ethical health and wellness approaches that help people thrive.