Exercise and Sport Science (BS)

Achieving your goal of obtaining a four-year degree is attainable through the collaborative effort of Macomb and WSU. Begin your journey by earning an associate degree at Macomb, followed by a seamless transition to Wayne State for the completion of your bachelor's degree. Throughout this academic pursuit, you have the opportunity to embrace the diverse experiences and communities offered by both campuses.

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:

College of Education Scholarships 

The College of Education awards hundreds of scholarships each year to undergraduate and graduate students alike, thanks to the generosity of private donors. To be considered for these scholarships, applicants must:

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (graduate) or 2.5 (undergraduate)
• Be a current or admitted student in the College of Education
• Some scholarships are reserved specifically for students with demonstrated financial need. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must have a current FAFSA on file and complete an application through Scholarship Universe. 

    Associate to Bachelor's course planning 

Choose an area of study, earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and complete the required courses. The Transfer Pathway gives you a roadmap to earn your degree with built-in flexibility and options to enhance your degree.  Courses not taken or transferred can be completed at Wayne State University.

1) Choose a Macomb academic program

 2) Review the Transfer Pathway Guide

• Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
• Complete the required courses 

3) Connect with an advisor 

 Macomb Community College
 Counseling & Academic Advising
 586-445-7999 | askanadvisor@macomb.edu

Transfer Student Success Center
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
College of Education
313-577-1620 | Academic Advisors  

  Total credit summary

   Wayne Advantage-Macomb 

Get a jump-start on your Wayne State University classes while earning your associate degree at Macomb Community College with Wayne Advantage-Macomb. As a Wayne Advantage-Macomb student, you are admitted to Wayne State while enrolled at Macomb, which means you can take courses at one or both institutions in the same semester.

In Wayne Advantage-Macomb, you'll enjoy all the benefits that come with being admitted to Wayne State and attending a major urban research university, including:

• Access to Wayne State's libraries
• A multipurpose WSU OneCard
• Access to the Academic Success Center and Career Services
• Comprehensive academic advising
• Wayne State events and student organizations
• Study abroad opportunities

  Notes

• You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
• Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
• 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).  See transfer credit guidelines. 
• 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 Macomb will need to be taken at WSU. 
• These pathways do not replace the importance of Macomb and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.