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See how to apply to the Baccalaureate and Graduate programs in SENS

Degree Options

See the recommended course sequences for each below.

Bachelor of Science in:

Master’s of Science in:

Application process step-by-step

BS in Exercise Science (all tracks)

  1. Apply through the Office of Admissions: Start application 
  2. Choose your "applicant category" and follow that link for further instructions.
  3. Once you are accepted by the Office of Admissions, you may contact us to enroll as a pre-admit.
  4. Courses must average 2.5 GPA with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher for full admission to the program.
  5. Complete the following prerequisite coursework prior to the Spring semester you wish to apply for full admission into the program:
    • EXER 125       Introduction to Exercise Science *
    • BIOL 200       Human Anatomy & Physiology I   *
    • BIOL 201       Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab I 
    • BIOL 202       Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab  II 
    • ENGL 111     English Composition I *
    • ENGL 112     English Composition II *
    • PSYC 100      Introduction to Psychology
    • COMM 105  Introduction to Public Speaking

                             Or COMM 106  Effective Oral Communication

    • Social Science Requirement
    • Math Requirement

      *All grades for prerequisite coursework above must be “C” or higher.
  2. You will be admitted to the major after completing the above coursework with the required grades. Once you are fully admitted you will then be assigned an Exercise Science program faculty advisor.

Application Deadlines:

Contact info:

Contact our Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator with any admission or program questions you may have.

BS in Sport Studies/Coaching Education

  1. Apply through the Office of Admissions: Start application 
  2. Choose your "applicant category" and follow that link for further instructions.
  3. Once you are accepted by the Office of Admissions, you may contact us to enroll as a pre-admit.
  4. Preadmission courses must average 2.5 GPA with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher for admission to the program.
  5. Complete the following prerequisite coursework prior to the Spring semester you wish to apply for full admission into the program:
    • ENGL 111 English Composition I *
    • ENGL 112 English Composition II *
    • SPRT  100 Introduction to Sport Studies
    • PSYC  100 Introduction to Psychology
    • SOCIO 100 Introduction to Sociology
    • COMM 105 Introduction to Public Speaking 

                             OR COMM 106 Oral Communication

    • Natural Science with lab
    • Natural Science
    • Math Requirement
      *All grades for prerequisite coursework above must be “C” or higher.
  2. You will be admitted to the major after completing the above coursework with the required grades. Once you are fully admitted you will then be assigned an Sport Studies program faculty advisor.

Application Deadlines:

Contact info:

Contact our Academic Advisor with any admission or program questions you may have.

MS in Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness

Pre-admission requirements:

  1. Bachelors degree from accredited university, conferred prior to program start date.
    • Application can be submitted during final semester of bachelors degree.
    • No restrictions on type of undergraduate degree; any bachelors degree accepted.
  2. Full admission = 2.75 GPA or better for all undergraduate coursework OR a 3.00 GPA for the last 64 credits of undergraduate coursework.
    • Provisional admission = 2.5 – 2.74 GPA for all undergraduate coursework.
    • Undergraduate GPA lower than 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework may preclude an applicant from obtaining admission.
  3. Note: GRE scores are not required.

Application:

  1. Applications go through the Graduate School
  2. To begin the online application, you will need to create an application account
  3. You may upload the required materials below through this account, or you may email them to gradsch@uakron.edu.
    • Three (3) references using either the standard reference form found within the Graduate School online application account OR typed and signed professional reference letters.
    • Statement of Purpose
  4. Forward official undergraduate (and graduate if applicable) transcripts to the Graduate School mailing or email address listed below.
    Note: If you attended The University of Akron, you do not need to send your transcripts.
  5. International applicants whose native language is not English must submit evidence of sufficient English proficiency. See options/details here.

Application Deadlines:

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until each program reaches its admission capacity. There is no strict deadline.
  • Summer/Fall admission - application material reviews and personal interviews begin early-February
  • Spring admission - application material reviews and personal interviews begin early-September

Contact info:

The Graduate School

  • Graduate School Admissions
    The University of Akron
    515 Leigh Hall
    Akron, OH 44325-2101 (USA)
    gradsch@uakron.edu
    330-972-7663

Contact our graduate Program Coordinator with any admission or program questions you may have.

  • Dr. Ron Otterstetter, Program Coordinator
    330-972-7738
    ro5@uakron.edu

MS in Sport Science/Coaching

Full admission requirements:

  1. A completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a 2.75 GPA
  2. Three letters of recommendation
  3. Statement of purpose

Provisional admission requirements:

  1. A completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a 2.5 to 2.74 GPA
  2. 9 credits of coursework at the graduate level with a grade of “B” or better
  3. Three letters of recommendation
  4. Statement of purpose

Contact info:

Contact our Sport Science/Coaching graduate Program Coordinator with any admission or program questions you may have.