Overview

You will have experiential learning opportunities and a full-semester internship in a fitness and wellness setting. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be qualified to work in a variety of professional settings, including corporate fitness and wellness sites, rehabilitation facilities, community health agencies, fitness centers and strength and conditioning facilities.

Our Wellness and Exercises Science program at Rhode Island College is aligned with the national standards of the industry set by the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Why Earn a Wellness & Exercise Science Degree at RIC?

There are three areas that set our program apart from similar programs. We focus on a holistic and proactive approach to wellness, we incorporate courses in movement and we offer experiential learning and field work beginning the first semester.
Our Wellness and Exercise Science degree is also multidisciplinary, combining a scientific foundation in biology, anatomy, physiology and kinesiology, with marketing, psychology and sociology.
Emphasis is on experiential learning for Wellness and Exercise Science majors, including full-semester internships at a fitness/wellness center.
Topics include: human anatomy, nutrition, kinesiology, public health, motor development, coaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology

Human Anatomy

Human Physiology

Workplace Writing

Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Regular Decision: March 15, with rolling consideration thereafter

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, 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

A completed Common Application and RIC Supplement. This includes the required 250-word college essay and $50 nonrefundable application fee. The Common Application may be completed online. International students currently living or studying in the U.S. must also supply a home country address on the application. APPLY NOW

Official transcripts of all academic records. Transcripts from any institution outside of the United States must be evaluated by a US evaluation company such as Spantran Pathways - Rhode Island College (offers discounted services) or any current member of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). Evaluations must include a equivalency of your credentials in terms of U.S. education, a course-by-course evaluation with grades and English translation.
English Language Proficiency: Scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS for students whose native language is not English is required.

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

13799 USD / year

≈ 13799 USD / year
Out-of-State

13799 USD / year

≈ 13799 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5230 USD / year

≈ 5230 USD / year

Additional Details

Northeast Neighbors $7,845

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 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

Why Earn a Wellness & Exercise Science Degree at RIC?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Providence

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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