Overview

Exercise and Health Science (EXHS) at Willamette University, explicitly highlights the relationship between human function, physical activity and health that is at the core of our program. You may have also heard other terms such as; Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Physiology, Integrative Physiology, and Movement Science.

If you value the hands-on study of the human body, the comprehensive analysis of human physical function, and the effects of physical activity on health and disease then you will appreciate these characteristics of our program. You will become proficient in all the elements of a liberal arts education (information literacy, written and oral communications, quantitative analysis, critical thinking) and at the same time you will be preparing for advanced study and a career in any field of your choice.

Our departmental mission is achieved by:

Integration with other departments
Small to moderate sized classes
An emphasis on the importance of communications skills (oral and electronic)
A faculty and staff that interacts with the students in and out of the classroom, as well as after graduating
Promoting undergraduate research in many sub-disciplines
Employing faculty that is active in research and have leadership roles in their professional organizations
Offering a variety of opportunities in activity classes and professional internships

The Exercise and Health Science program at Willamette University is designed to meet the needs of our student population, focusing on the development of the total person as it is expressed in the classical Greek emphasis on the interaction of mind, body, and spirit. The department achieves these ends by offering an Exercise and Health Science major and service classes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts and Contemporary Issues in Exercise Science and Sport

Epidemiology

The Science of Nutrition

Methods of Teaching Activities and Sports

Exercise Science for Special Populations

Sport Leadership and Management

Clinical Applications and Physical Function

Biomechanics

Research Design in Exercise Science

Motor Learning and Control

Special Topics in Exercise Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oregon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Common application

Records of Secondary and Post-Secondary Academic Work

School Report Form and Counselor Recommendation

SAT or ACT scores - optional

Teacher Evaluation - optional

Official Language Test Score

Passport Photo Identification Page

Financial Guarantee Statement

Mailing Your Documents

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year
Out-of-State

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year

Living costs

Oregon

United States

1031 - 1701 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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Overview

Our departmental mission is achieved by:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oregon

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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