College of Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Physiology
Studying sport and exercise physiology at DeSales gives you the knowledge and skills to work in a variety of settings—from coaching sports teams to helping patients in rehabilitation centers. The Sport and Exercise Physiology major is flexible, allowing you to tailor the program to your goals. You’ll learn how to assess physical performance, design training programs, and understand the science behind exercise.
Program Details
- Official Degree Name
- Bachelor of Science
- Format
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In Class-Day
- Credit Hours
- 120
- Program Start
- Fall Semester
- Application Deadline
- Apply Anytime
- Average Time to Degree
- 4 Years
Why Get Your Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports and Exercise Physiology?
If you’re fascinated by how the human body responds to physical activity and want to help others optimize health and performance, this major is for you. At DeSales, we stand out by focusing on the whole person. This means you’ll be taught to understand the science and how to connect with and motivate individuals on their wellness journey.
Program Highlights
Multiple Pathways to Success
- This major opens many doors, whether working directly with athletes, helping patients in clinical settings, or pursuing further education. Start a career in exercise testing and prescription, cardiac rehabilitation, or strength and conditioning. Prepare for graduate school in fields like physical therapy, occupational therapy, or apply to medical school. The versatile skills you gain will offer you many options.
Professional Development Opportunities
- In the sport and exercise physiology program, you’ll have the chance to work with professionals in the field. You’ll also gain real-world experience that will make you a strong candidate for future jobs or graduate programs. Enhance your resume, specialize your path and help you build a network of contacts in the industry
Leadership and Character Development
- Being a leader in the sports and health fields requires more than technical skills—it requires strong character and the ability to inspire others. At DeSales, our program focuses on developing both leadership abilities and ethical decision-making, which will serve you well in any career path you choose.
What Will You Study?
All sport and exercise physiology students must complete an internship requirement. This ensures students gain practical experience with diverse clients, from clinical populations to trained athletes.
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
- Fitness Assessment
- Kinesiology
- Nutrition
- Sports Science
Outcomes & Careers
In addition to challenging courses, you will gain valuable experience through a required internship. This experience is essential to your learning and offers an opportunity to enhance your skills and make connections in the field.
DeSales’ Career Development Center will help you find an internship that's right for you. The staff will also help prepare you for the job market upon graduation (or sooner).
Students who graduate from DeSales with a bachelor’s degree in sports and exercise physiology can:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of functional anatomy, applied physiology, and qualitative and quantitative movement sciences. They can apply this knowledge to various health, fitness, sport, and daily movement activities.
- Access, generate, and critically evaluate scholarly research and be able to communicate scientific information in written and oral form to diverse audiences.
- Assess a client’s current fitness, nutrition, and health behaviors. Consistent with the principles of evidence-based practice, assist the client in developing a more active and healthier lifestyle.
- Demonstrate a Christian understanding of the human person in the Salesian tradition by ethical and professional interaction with patients, clients, and colleagues that respects their personal dignity and sacred nature.
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional activity and lifelong learning by active student participation in professional meetings, seminars, grand rounds, and extra-curricular learning opportunities.
Admission Checklist
- Official high school transcript
- Standardized test scores, although they are not required
- Guidance counselor and teacher recommendation forms
- Four years of English
- Three to four years of college preparatory mathematics
- Two years of modern, foreign, or classical language
- Two laboratory science courses
Program Highlights
Program FAQs
Apply early your senior year; the application deadline is December 15, with December 1, as the priority deadline for scholarship consideration.
The medical studies major requires a two-step admissions process. This includes academic acceptance to DeSales followed by a faculty interview.
A 3.4 cumulative, unweighted GPA is required for the interview.
Office of Admissions
Contact
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610-282-1100 x1277 -
admiss@desales.edu -
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