Overview

With the Exercise and Sport Science program from the University of South Carolina Upstate you’ll gain the expertise to inspire and build your future in the health and fitness industry.

Key facts

Examine the latest research on the human body. Choose a specialization in pre-Physical Therapy or pre-Occupational Therapy. Get hands-on training and familiarity with equipment that monitors physical performance.

Master strength training, conditioning, sport nutrition, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and fitness assessment. Prepare for certification as a specialist with courses designed to give you the needed background.

Excel as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, or health and wellness coach. Or continue on with a graduate degree to pursue careers in sport nutrition, cardiac rehabilitation, and physical therapy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifestyle-Related Diseases

Advanced Exercise Physiology

Fitness Assessment and Prescription

Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription

Sport Nutrition

Walk, Jog, Run

Yoga

Swimming

Strength and Conditioning

Team Sports

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-18 00:00:00 , International

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National: priority deadlines International: apply at least six months before the semester in which you plan to begin your studies

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Spartanburg, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 1078 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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General requirements

The average SAT score is approximately 1017 with an average high school GPA of 3.5.

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Submit the $100 non-refundable application fee

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22710 USD / year

≈ 22710 USD / year
Out-of-State

22710 USD / year

≈ 22710 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11208 USD / year

≈ 11208 USD / year

Living costs

Spartanburg

United States

948 - 1649 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Spartanburg

Funding

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