Exercise and Sport Science (BS)
What is Exercise and Sport Science?
Leap into an active and invigorating career with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from Wayne State University. You'll study human health and development in our science-based curriculum, and you'll apply that knowledge to sport, fitness, human movement systems, and other areas of kinesiology. The Sport and Exercise Science major readies you for graduate study and leads you to a rewarding career dedicated to improving human performance and wellness.
What can I do with an Exercise and Sport Science Degree?
Drive toward a hands-on, active career in exercise and sport science. The BS in Exercise and Sport Science program prepares you for graduate programs like physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), physician assistant (PA), exercise physiology, and more. With a multi-dimensional understanding of human bodies and a deep commitment to wellness, you'll contribute to the health of individuals and communities in roles like:
| Corporate wellness coach | Fitness sales representative | Group exercise and fitness instructor |
| Exercise physiologist | Strength and conditioning coach | Sports administrator |
| Cardiac rehabilitation therapist | Personal trainer | Sports coach |
Course planning
Choose an area of study (associate degree), earn Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and complete pathway courses. The below pathway outlines the required Henry Ford College courses. Courses not taken or transferred from Henry Ford College can be completed at Wayne State University.
Choose an area of study
*Satisfies up to nine credits of ESS elective credits. Due to the requirements associated with these programs the total amount of credit earned will likely exceed the minimum bachelor's degree requirement.
Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
| MTA Requirement/Specific Course | Credit Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 131 Intro to College Writing (ENG 1020) | 3 | or ENG 132H |
| ENG 132 College Writing & Research (ENG 3010) | 3 | |
| *MATH 141 Intro to Statistics (STA 1020) | 4 | Note: ESS elective |
| *BIO 152 Cell and Molecular Biology (BIO 1510) | 4 | |
| *PHYS 133 Principles of Physics (PHY 1020) | 5 | |
| PSY 131 Intro to Psychology (PSY 1020) | 3 | |
| Approved Social Science (see MTA) | 3 | Second Social Science must be from different discipline |
| Approved Humanities/Fine Arts (see MTA) | 3 | |
| Approved Humanities/Fine Arts (see MTA) | 3 | Second Humanities/Art must be from different discipline |
| Total | 30 credits (min.) |
*Meets MTA requirements and/or satisfies Wayne State degree requirement (prerequisites may be required, see HFC Academic Advisor).
Complete pathway courses
| Course | Credit Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 134 Essential Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 2870) | 5 | |
| HPE 158 Intro to Nutrition (NFS 2030) | 3 | |
| CHEM 131 Principles of Chemistry (CHM 1020) | 4 | |
| HPE 140 Lifetime Wellness (HE 2310) | 2 | Note: ESS elective |
| HPE 142 Advanced First Aid/CPR/AED Training (LFA 2330) | 3 | Note: ESS elective |
| Total | 17 credits |
Course planning
The following courses are required to finish the degree requirements. Any pathway course(s) not completed at the community college can be completed at Wayne State University.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise and Sport Science
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| KHS 1000 Contemporary Issues in Sport | 3 |
| KIN 3000 Professional Perspectives in KIN | 3 |
| KIN 3400 Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| KIN 3540 Cultural Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| HE 3500 Human Disease | 3 |
| KIN 3550 Motor Learning and Control | 3 |
| KIN 5523 Physical Activity and Exercise Psychology or KIN 5520 Sport Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 3580 Biomechanics | 3 |
| KIN 6300 Exercise Physiology I | 3 |
| KIN 6100 Methods of Group Training or KIN 6120 Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| KIN 6320 Fitness Assessment/Prescription | 3 |
| KIN 5350 Exercise Science Internship | 4 |
| KIN Elective (see WSU advisor) | 3-12 |
| Total | 40 credits (minimum) |
Transfer credit summary
| Transfer credit summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Henry Ford College transferable credits | 80 credits |
| Required Wayne State University Major credits | 40 credits |
| Total credits required to complete bachelor's degree | 120 credits (transferred or WSU) |
- WSU requires a minimum of 30 hours in residency.
- You can review how courses transfer using the course equivalency tool for other acceptable equivalences.
How do I get started?
- Join Wayne State Transfer Pathways
- Schedule a WSU Transfer Success Appointment
- Meet with your academic advisors and track your academic progress
Notes
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer).
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at the community college will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of community college and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.
Primary contacts
Henry Ford College
Academic Advising
313-317-6845 | advising@hfcc.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
College of Education
313-577-1620 | Academic Advisors
Career insights
This tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.