Overview

Graduates in Exercise Science at Southwest Minnesota State University will have the knowledge to prescribe exercise to a wide variety of populations and instruct individuals on proper body mechanics and techniques of movement.

Exercise Science Club

The Exercise Science Club’s principal objectives are to provide professional development and educational opportunities for students through conferences, speakers, community service, and networking. Students in the Club participate in state, regional, and national conferences, tutoring/volunteering opportunities, and enhanced faculty-student relationships.

Cutting Edge Technology

Exercise Science students will develop skills in analyzing, assessing, and enhancing aspects of human movement. In the Impedances Labs, students learn about movement by using motion analysis software to capture, store, and critique video sequences of human motion.

This technology greatly enhances the students' understanding of the laws of physics applied to the human body and the teaching implications to improve peak performance. In Innersole lab, students will focus on the anatomical perspective of human movement and exercise, primarily the musculoskeletal system and the development, injury prevention, rehab, and performance enhancement of this system.

The lab experiences are designed to develop students as effective exercise instructors. In Exercise Physiology Labs, students will gain valuable insight into the body's response to exercise using treadmills, bicycle ergometers, and metabolic gas exchange technology.

These experiences will provide students with the knowledge to design effective training programs in strength, explosive power, cardiovascular endurance, and anaerobic capacity.

Placement Opportunities

Graduates of SMSU's Exercise Science degree pursue careers in:

Exercise Specialist
Cardiac Rehab
Health & Fitness Specialist
Strength & Conditioning
Personal Training
Assisted Living Facilities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Innersole
Impedances of Human Motion
Exercise Physiology
Motor Learning
Exercise Prescription
Training and Conditioning
Nutrition
Chemistry
Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Marshall, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school transcript(s)
Rank in the upper half of graduating class
Composite act score of 21 or above
Sat score of 990 or above
International applicants: minimum secondary school gpa of 2.5 on a 4.0 us scale
International applicants: submit national exit exam (secondary) scores
International applicants with foreign transcripts: official english credential evaluation of high school and post-secondary transcripts (tec/wes/ece)
International transfer students from u.S. Institutions: cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9690 USD / year

≈ 9690 USD / year
Out-of-State

9690 USD / year

≈ 9690 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9690 USD / year

≈ 9690 USD / year

Living costs

Marshall

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Overview

Exercise Science Club

Cutting Edge Technology

Placement Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Marshall

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