Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science

The Sport and Exercise Science B.S. program offers students the option of three tracks, Coaching and Human Performance, offered at the Orlando campus, and Community Sport and Fitness, offered at the South Lake campus. The Coaching track is appropriate for students interested in coaching at all levels of competition, in a variety of sports, including strength and conditioning. Students are provided with a combination of course content as well as practical field and laboratory experiences. The Coaching Track includes coursework leading to partial fulfillment of the Athletic Coaching Endorsement. Full eligibility for the endorsement may require additional criteria outlined by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). The Human Performance track is appropriate for students interested in pursuing careers in sport science, health promotion, medicine, wellness, sports medicine, and allied health (i.e. physical therapy, occupational therapy, and cardiac rehabilitation). The Community Sport and Fitness track is appropriate for students seeking positions with university athletic programs, community sports organizations, private and public fitness and recreation programs, and multipurpose facilities.