The Exercise Science program is a competency-driven curriculum for students who are interested in applying the scientific principles of exercise, fitness, health and wellness within the clinical, government, corporate, industrial, private, commercial and academic venues. Exercise Science students must complete the exercise science core courses and then, choose one of two concentrations: The Allied Health concentration or The Exercise Physiology Certification concentration. The Allied Health concentration provides a platform leading to careers such as, but not limited to, physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy and clinical exercise physiology. The Exercise Physiology Certification concentration, when combined with nationally-recognized certifications, leads to careers such as, but not limited to, personal training, strength and conditioning specialist, commercial/corporate employee fitness director and exercise physiologist.
Oral Communication Requirement:
To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.S. degree in Exercise Science a student must successfully complete EXS 310.
Applied Learning Requirement:
To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.S. degree in Exercise Science a student must successfully complete EXS 497.
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Expected January 2026
University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 South College Road,
WILMINGTON,
North Carolina,
28403, United States
Applicants must have an official transcript directly from all the high schools.
English Proficiency
TOEFL: minimum of 71.
IELTS: minimum of 6.0
Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 105
Pearson PTE - minimum score 54
iTEP Academic - minimum score of 3.7. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once they become complete: Fall - April 1; Spring - October 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
A renowned coastal university, that places emphasis on applied learning to offer students hands on experience within their field of study.