Overview

This Exercise Science Degree - Pre-Athletic Training at Grand Canyon University (GCU) lays a solid groundwork in exercise science, equipping you with essential principles, while immersing you in critical athletic training practices and subject matters.

Through this on-campus program, you will study coursework and attend labs that cover various topics, including the following, to gain a well-rounded, STEM-focused education:

General nutrition and wellness
Resistance training and cardiovascular fitness
Health promotion
Kinesiology
Sport and exercise science

Treatment, care and prevention of athletic injuries

Career Paths

This degree with a pre-athletic training focus can provide a solid preparation to pursue career pathways, such as an exercise physiologist. You may also explore a wide range of professional opportunities and find yourself employed in various settings, including but not limited to:

High schools
Colleges and universities
Hospitals
Corporate wellness
Rehabilitation clinics
Fitness facilities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifespan Development

Physiology of Exercise

Sports Performance

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Applied Nutrition

Kinesiology

Research Methods in Exercise Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

The university’s rolling admissions policy allows new students to be admitted throughout the year.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 1078 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted for admission to Grand Canyon University's (GCU) campus or online undergraduate programs, you must submit acceptable high school or college transcripts to meet the admission requirements

Direct start applicants interested in attending GCU must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 3.0+

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 2.5+ and Qualifying College Entrance Exam Score
GED and Transcript of All Credit-bearing Coursework

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

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Out-of-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year

Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 USD / month

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

Funding

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