Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology

BA Degree with a Major in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, students will be able to:

1. Explain anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical principles related to sports medicine and exercise physiology including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries and disease.
2. Translate fundamental principles of human nutrition to practical application in exercise and sport.
3. Apply theoretical and practical knowledge of psychological factors in sport, exercise, rehabilitation, and performance settings.
4. Demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative environment and disseminate information about sports medicine and exercise physiology through the preparation and delivery of effective presentations employing proper use of technology.
5. Analyze sports science and exercise physiology research, including physical activity research, through identification and critical evaluation of relevant scientific literature.
6. Design and conduct research studies applying appropriate methodologies and ethical standards including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data in sports medicine and exercise physiology related classroom and laboratory settings.

Requirements for BA Degree with a Major in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing BA degree with a major in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology must complete:

• A minimum of 54 courses (43 credit hours) to satisfy major requirements.
• A minimum of 520 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
• A minimum of 8 courses (25 credit hours) taken at 300-level or above.

courses listed below satisfy this major. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of major’s academic advisor, or where applicable, department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by major's Official Certifier.) Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document courses to be taken.

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways:

1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.

2. Submitting one of the following official test scores.

• The Coalition Application or the Common Application and Rice writing supplement
• $75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)
• Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)
• Recommendation Letters
  • School Counselor
  • Teacher 5
  • Teacher 2
• Demonstration of English proficiency
• International Student Financial Statement
• Architecture portfolio (Architecture applicants only)