Degrees & Programs

Sports Science

You can study the body’s response to exercise and physical activity, including exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, and the psychology of physical activity, while earning a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in sports science. Both classroom and supervised practical experiences prepare you to work in the health and fitness industry. You can work in commercial, university, corporate, or community settings where clients participate in health promotion, fitness, and sports performance activities.

Department: 
Kinesiology and Health

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Success Stories

Student Profile

Health department

Wright State senior Katelyn Howard uses her education in sports science to help cancer patients
Katelyn Howard, a senior sports science major at Wright State, helps cancer patients with their physical therapy as part of her job at Maple Tree Cancer Alliance.
Faculty Profile

Getting physical

Wright State professor Karen Wonders spreads gospel of exercise for cancer patients
Karen Wonders, director of the Wright State Sports Science Program, founded the Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, which provides exercise, nutritional guidance and fellowship to people battling cancer.
Student Profile

Military discipline

Zachary Schulze, an Army ROTC cadet and athletic training major, stays disciplined as he prepares for a career in the military.