Overview

You’ll study how the human body functions and delve into the ways psychology, spirituality, and emotional health intersect with disease prevention, rehabilitation, and overall quality of life.

The dedicated faculty provide individualized attention and mentorship, guiding you as you prepare for a variety of potential career paths—physical or occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, fitness management, and more.

A faith-filled, hands-on curriculum ensures you’ll graduate ready to apply your knowledge, culminating in a dynamic internship where you’ll gain real-world experience alongside clinical exercise science or fitness professionals.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Exercise Science program from Southern Wesleyan University will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge, in both oral and written format, of the basic sciences and their connection to exercise science.

Measure physiological outcomes and exercise prescriptive techniques, including using assessment equipment related to cardiovascular, metabolic, muscular, neurological, respiratory, and skeletal systems.

Analyze and assess human movement across multiple developmental levels and contexts, and develop comprehensive wellness and health programs for individuals, groups, and industries, and for healthy and at-risk populations.

Confidently explain how a Christian worldview promotes wellness and demonstrate the relationship between psychology/spirituality and exercise, health promotion, and weight control.

Career Paths

Athletics coach

Corporate wellness

Fitness trainer and instructor

Health coach

Recreation therapist

Wellness coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology - Molecular

Medical Terminology

Nutrition for Health Care Professionals

Anatomy and Physiology

Exercise Science

Health and Wellness Promotion

Fitness/Musculoskeletal Assessment

Motor Learning and Development

Legal Aspects of Exercise-Related Professions

Kinesiology

Biomechanics of Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Central, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

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General requirements

If you’re applying as a freshman student, you will need to submit your official:

High school transcript,

SAT or ACT score(s) or utilize SWU’s test optional admissions policy.

A GPA of 2.3 (or rank in upper half of your graduating class at time of acceptance) and a composite SAT score of 860 (based on the critical reading/verbal and math sections) or an ACT score of 18 or CLT score of 54

Or a GPA of 3.0 or higher and no test scores

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Out-of-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year

Living costs

Central

United States

1562 - 2717 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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Learning Outcomes

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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