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Programs in Exercise & Sports Science

Improve health and performance across the lifespan through the scientific study and promotion of human movement.

Exercise and sports science practitioners provide healthcare, instructions, and performance enhancement techniques for the physically active population. Our comprehensive programs examine the effects of physical activity on the human body and grant you foundational knowledge and skills for this practice.

Under the guidance of our expert faculty, you will combine hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art facilities with invaluable research studies in your designated area of interest.

9:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

100% Employment Rate for Exercise and Sports Science Graduates

20% Job Growth by 2031 for Coaches and Scouts

$59K+ Annual Median Pay for Exercise Scientist

Professional Opportunities

Our flexible minors programs prepare you for fulfilling occupations in exercise physiology, physical therapy, athletic training, or other career paths that inspire success. With the possibility to study abroad, engage in research opportunities as part of the Tulsa Undergraduate Research Challenge (TURC) program, and interact daily with experts from our faculty, you will prepare for rewarding careers in various current and emerging healthcare and fitness fields.

Job opportunities:

  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Physical rehabilitation
  • Medical/pharmaceutical sales
  • Sports medicine
  • Sports science and data analytics
  • Research and product development
  • Physical therapy

No one makes you love the science of the human body and anatomy more than UTulsa did. The education at UTulsa is unparalleled and prepared me to be a surgeon long before I knew that it really was my calling. They are also a huge support to student-athletes and will help you chase your biggest dreams which I get to live today.

Brandi Krieg, B.S. '15 Orthopedic Surgery Resident Physician

Beyond the Classroom

  • EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
  • STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
  • SOCIAL JUSTICE & SERVICE
  • JOB PLACEMENT
    • Set the stage for lifelong learning and success.

      Learning is an individualized journey that extends far beyond a major or the walls of a classroom. UTulsa’s Office of Integrative and Experiential Learning (OIEL) provides opportunities for scholars to enliven their studies through global education, research, scholarship, and interdisciplinary programs. Our real-world academic enrichment opportunities are designed to challenge students and enhance their personal and professional educational experience.

      EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

    • Make your UTulsa experience as rich and diverse as you like.

      UTulsa students have abundant opportunities to get involved with clubs and organizations to develop new skills, meet new friends, and make lifetime memories. From international clubs, music groups, and intramural sports to Greek life, student government, and on-campus leadership, there’s truly something for everyone at UTulsa. Our multi-faceted extracurricular options perfectly complement our multidisciplinary academic approach.

      STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

    • Be the change you want to see.

      UTulsa encourages students to give back to the community and see societal problems through a different lens. In considering issues ranging from low-income to racial biases, students analyze the intricacies of cyclical social issues to gain broader perspectives and insights, which they can share with others and act on in the community.

      CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

    • Pursue success with confidence — backed by UTulsa’s job placement guarantee.

      UTulsa is committed to our students’ professional success, which is why our Center for Career Development, aka CaneCareers, offers a job placement guarantee program. We promise that students who follow the program will land an entry-level job in their chosen field or continue their education within six months of graduation, or we’ll give them a free semester of grad school.

      JOB PLACEMENT GUARANTEE

    Learn more about the department

    The department consists of athletic training, exercise, and sports science programs. Each program has laboratory space for experiential learning activities. Students also engage in research studies with faculty in areas ranging from biomechanics to concussions and sports performance.

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