Exercise science involves the study of anatomy, motor behavior, exercise physiology, fitness assessment, exercise prescription and biomechanics. Students gain an in-depth understanding of these topics through classroom instruction and practical training in one of the many kinesiology labs at SIU.
This program covers not only the physical aspects of fitness, sports, movement and wellbeing but also the fundamental of nutrition, physiology and all of the components that comprise human health and fitness.
Career Opportunities
Exercise science is one of the country’s fastest growing fields. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 11% increase in the number of jobs in the next decade and the median annual salary is $50,280.
An SIU exercise science degree prepares graduates for career success as fitness professionals as personal trainers, coaches, and health fitness directors in corporate and clinical settings. Jobs are available in a wide variety of settings—anywhere health and fitness assistance is needed. For instance, rehabilitation centers for cancer survivors and post-surgical patients hire fitness specialists to assist in recovery and healthy lifestyle adherence.
Graduates are prepared for pre-professional work in physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine, athletic training and conditioning, corporate fitness and personal training and they can further their careers with graduate study. Exercise science lays the groundwork for advanced study for countless careers in the booming health care industry.
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School of Human Sciences
107 Davies Hall,
1075 South Normal Avenue,
CARBONDALE,
Illinois,
62901, United States
Students need to have Transcripts from high school and/or college. At SIU Carbondale, applicants for admission will be eligible for automatic admission if they are on track to complete our course pattern requirements and who meet one of the following criteria: A cumulative high school GPA of 2.75; A ranking in the top 10% of their graduating class.
English Language Requirement: Any one of the following methods will automatically meet the minimum English requirement. Applicants who do not meet the automatic English language admission requirement will undergo a holistic review to determine potential admissibility.
TOEFL (IBT internet-based test) - 68
TOEFL (paper based test) - 520
ITEP - 4.0 (academic plus only)
IELTS - 6.0
2 Face-to-face English composition classes taken in the U.S. at the college level with a grade of A or B
More than 48 college-level credit hours completed at a U.S. institution
If an applicant is from a country whose primary language is English
Graduation from a U.S. high school having spent the final 2 years in the U.S.
Meeting the SAT or ACT requirements for admission of domestic freshmen
Duolingo English Test (accepted during COVID-19 closures)- 95
Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.
