Overview

The undergraduate program in exercise and sport science offers students a chance to go beyond the ordinary. This fast-paced and popular program is designed for passionate students ready to engage in hands-on experience in cutting-edge science.

Key features

Upon completion of the Exercise and Sport Science program from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, students should be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to apply fundamental concepts of human physiology to explain how the human body responds to exercise and changing environments

Describe neuromuscular control systems and concepts related to movement and motor skill acquisition, retention, and transfer

Describe biomechanical and anatomical concepts of human motion and apply these concepts to understanding exercise, performance, and injury

Demonstrate proficiency in the design, application and interpretation of research methods and scientific data commonly used in Exercise and Sport Science

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Neuromuscular Control and Learning

Biomechanics of Sport

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Sports Nutrition

Exercise Prescription for Special Populations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 1079 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

earn a minimum final cumulative GPA of 2.00

complete a minimum of 45 academic credit hours earned from UNC–Chapel Hill courses
take at least half of their major core requirements (courses and credit hours) at UNC–Chapel Hill
earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in the major core requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

43152 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43152 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43152 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43152 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7020 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7020 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chapel Hill

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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