- Students will describe the relationship among behavior, physical activity, functional capacity, and health and disease across the life span.
- Students will explain the connections between anatomical structures, physiological, and cellular mechanisms of exercise.
- Students will use scientific inquiry skills to understand research on exercise science and public health issues.
- Students will conduct disease risk factor screening, physical fitness assessments, and clinical exercise testing.
- Students will explain factors related to optimal motor skill function related to physical activity and exercise.
- Students will demonstrate proficient reasoning and critical thinking including the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to make sound decisions and solve problems as they apply to exercise science and health.

The Exercise Science, B.S. at University of South Carolina is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Columbia , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 18, 2027.
About Exercise Science, B.S.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Exercise Science, B.S. at University of South Carolina
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Incoming freshmen who meet University of South Carolina admissions standards are eligible for admission to the degree programs offered by the Arnold School of Public Health. Transfer admission requires school approval as well as prerequisite conditions detailed with the specific programs.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 5
- TOEFLMin 60
English Program Requirements
International applicants must be proficient in the English language. A score of 550 or above on the paper version of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required. (A score of 210 or higher on the computerized version is required, and a minimum score of 77 on the Internet version is required.) The Office of Undergraduate Admissions also accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the PTE Academic Test (PTE). Students must score at least a 6.5 on the IELTS, or at least a 53 on the PTE. English proficiency scores are not required for international students from countries where the primary language of instruction is English nor from graduates of high schools in the United States.
An English proficiency test will be administered to international students, except those from English-speaking countries, upon arrival at the University. All international students must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in written and oral English to progress at the University level. Students who are not proficient in English will be required to take noncredit, concentrated English language training until proficiency is demonstrated.
Tuition and Fee Information for Exercise Science, B.S. at University of South Carolina
How to Apply for Exercise Science, B.S. at University of South Carolina
There are two ways you can apply for admission to the University of South Carolina:
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UofSC Application
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Common Application
You should choose the application that you are most comfortable submitting. There is no advantage in the admission process to using one application over the other. Visit our requirements page for details.
Regardless of which application you select, you must pay the $65 nonrefundable application fee or use a fee waiver for those who qualify for Common App, ACT, College Board or NACAC application fee waivers. All application deadlines are the same.
Tips for Applying
- We communicate heavily through email, so make sure to check it regularly.
- After you apply, we will direct you to your UofSC Admissions Portal, which will provide important updates and reminders.
- You are required to list two different majors on the application. For more information on our undergraduate majors, review our website. If you are unsure of your major, you can select "Undeclared" in the College of Arts and Sciences.
- You'll need to have a copy of your high school transcript when you apply (a web-based copy is fine). You will upload a JPEG or PDF image of your transcript to the application. After you submit the application, we'll review your uploaded transcript and let you know if we need an official one.
- You'll be asked to list your senior year courses and credits on the application. You must list the exact amount of credit (full, half, trimester) for each course. You will also need to list all dual enrollment courses you are taking.
- Use the essay to tell us more about the person behind the numbers. Reflect on a personal experience, and make it less about the topic and more about you.
- When completing the activities section, take the space to explain the activity and your specific involvement.
- Please do not send letters of recommendation unless you plan to apply to theSouth Carolina Honors College . South Carolina Honors College applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation.
If you have any questions throughout the admissions process, contact the admissions office or your admissions representative

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