Bachelor's Degree in Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences at The University of Memphis

The undergraduate program in Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences (ESMS):

• provides a comprehensive exposure to the field of exercise science, with coursework in areas such as kinesiology, physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior and exercise programming.
• introduces you to the theoretical concepts and practical skills associated with preventive health, exercise and disease management, physical fitness, exercise program design and sports conditioning.
• provides an overview of mechanical aspects of human movement as well as physiological systems including anatomical, musculoskeletal, neural, cardiovascular, metabolic and respiratory; inclusive of both lecture and laboratory experiences.
• includes a one-semester (240 hour) internship (final semester of senior year), in which you can select your area of focus to gain 'real world' work experience in your chosen field. An option to complete the internship within one of the many Human Performance Laboratories is available with permission/acceptance of the lab director.
• when substantially more ‘real world’ work experience/exposure is desired prior to graduate school training, one of the two-semester Cooperative Education options might be considered for either 1) pre-athletic training, 2) pre-occupational therapy, 3) pre-physical therapy or 4) pre-strength & conditioning.