Overview

This major provides a foundation for continued studies in graduate school, allied health, physical therapy, or medicine.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, students at Rice University will be able to:

Explain anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical principles related to sports medicine and exercise physiology including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries and disease.

Translate fundamental principles of human nutrition to practical application in exercise and sport.

Apply theoretical and practical knowledge of psychological factors in sport, exercise, rehabilitation, and performance settings.

Demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative environment and disseminate information about sports medicine and exercise physiology through the preparation and delivery of effective presentations employing proper use of technology.

Analyze sports science and exercise physiology research, including physical activity research, through identification and critical evaluation of relevant scientific literature.

Design and conduct research studies applying appropriate methodologies and ethical standards including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data in sports medicine and exercise physiology related classroom and laboratory settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition

Human Anatomy With Lab

Human Physiology

Biomechanics

Psychological Aspects Of Sport And Exercise

Motor Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 512 other Bachelors in Medicine in United States

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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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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application and Rice writing supplement

$75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)

Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)

Recommendation Letters

Demonstration of English proficiency

International Student Financial Statement

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

66540 USD / year

≈ 66540 USD / year
Out-of-State

66540 USD / year

≈ 66540 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66540 USD / year

≈ 66540 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 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

Learning Outcomes

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Houston

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