Overview

Marshall University Undergraduate Exercise Science students are well-prepared for certifications in exercise. Those certifications are:

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

– The ACSM offers certifications in the following areas: Certified Personal Trainer® (CPT), Certified Health Fitness Specialist SM (HFS), Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) and Certified Group Exercise Instructor SM (GEI).

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

– The NSCA offers certifications for a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Key facts

In addition, students focus on one of two areas of emphases: Applied Exercise Physiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology. Applied Exercise Physiology Emphasis is for students who seek their careers as exercise and fitness specialists, while Clinical Exercise Physiology Emphasis is for students who seek postgraduate degrees in health and medical fields. Students and their advisors will select suitable courses for their own career goals.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Basic Science

Basic and Clinical Exercise Physiology

Biochemistry in Exercise

Biomechanics

Fitness Assessment

Exercise Prescription

Nutrition

Strength and Conditioning

Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

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National students: applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start of a term.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntington, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 675 other Bachelors in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application for admission.
A non-refundable application fee of $40.
An official, final transcript, including graduation date, sent directly from the student’s high school to the Marshall University Admissions Office.
Official college transcript
American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores
A valid immunization record

International Students:

Equivalent of U.S. high school diploma
International GPA requirements are equivalent to domestic GPA requirements and vary by program
ACT/SAT required for some programs and merit-based scholarships
Proof of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20390 USD / year

≈ 20390 USD / year
Out-of-State

20390 USD / year

≈ 20390 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9388 USD / year

≈ 9388 USD / year

Additional Details

Metro Residents: $6,608

Living costs

Huntington

United States

621 - 1035 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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