Exercise Science, B.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Employers value Exercise Science majors. In every class, at every event, and in every program in which you participate, you practice skills that connect to the competencies employers value most. Heath care, exercise, and fitness thrives in team-based environments, and the B.S. Exercise Science curriculum is designed to enhance collaboration skills that will transfer in the field. This is accomplished through group activities and labs.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Kinesiology and Health | Duration: Minimum of 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: Aug. 1 Summer: May 1* Spring: Nov. 1 * Students should apply for summer admission only if they are planning to take required major courses. | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Program of Study B.S. in Exercise Science Core IMPACTS (42 hours) in addition to Field of Study courses (18 hours), and Major Courses (60 hours). Some of the courses include Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, and Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription. The program concludes with an internship. Total program: Minimum of 120 semester hours. Visit the catalog to view the full curriculum.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students are required to meet all university and college admission requirements—use the START YOUR APPLICATION to learn more and get started. In addition, students must: completion of Core IMPACTS completion of KH 2220K and KH 2230K (or KH 2220, KH 2221, KH 2230, and KH 2231) with a minimum grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts submission of major application Apply for this program »

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants: Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Fall 2027 classes begin in August 2027.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application with a $60 nonrefundable application fee; fee waivers from ACT, College Board or NACAC are accepted.

Fall semester: application opens August 14; Early Action application and Honors and scholarship priority deadline November 15; final application and Regular Decision deadline May 1; official transcripts and test scores due June 1.

Spring semester: early application October 1, regular application December 1. Summer semester: early application February 1, final application April 1, final documents May 1.

Official SAT or ACT scores are required for the Atlanta Campus for Fall 2026 admission and later (SAT code 5251, ACT code 0826).

November is Apply to College Month with no application fee; the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/

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