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BS in Exercise and Sport Science - Sports Medicine

Bachelor of Science
Bluefield University

The mission of the Exercise and Sport Science Department is to enable students to pursue career goals in the fields of sports medicine. ESS majors concentrating in Sports Medicine will complete academic courses and Internships which will prepare them for certification such as the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This program is heavy on sciences and is similar to the rigor of a nursing program.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

ESS Sport Medicine has a specific sequence of science classes that must be started first semester freshman year to complete the degree in 4 years. See Academic Catalog for details.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Bluefield University within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree In addition to the program, you can double major, or earn a minor along with this program.
Program Successes & Highlights Led by excellent faculty, this program graduates successful individuals every year.
Program Credit Requirements
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Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Bluefield University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP, IB, CLEP, and DSST results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. If you have industry or military experience, please reach out to us to discuss these prior learning experiences.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Bluefield University
College Level Information
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? We are a small Christ-centered university in a small town setting. Our students attend classes on Monday-Friday between 8-5. We offer atheletic and culutural events on campus for students that help roundout the student experience.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Longwood University Kinesiology: Administration and Leadership in Sport and ExerciseBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Kinesiology: Applied Health Sciences ProfessionsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Kinesiology: Health and Human PerformanceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Health & Exercise ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Science in Health & Exercise ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in Exercise Science Health Fitness SpecialistBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Science in Exercise ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityKinesiology, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Health and Physical Education - Health Fitness InstructorBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Health Wellness and RehabilitationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Health and Physical Education - KinesiotherapyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Health and Physical EducationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityExercise Science-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science Kinesiology RecreationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Health and Human Performance, Exercise Science BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in Sports MedicineBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Science in Sports MedicineBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityExercise Science Clinical Health (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityExercise Science Fitness and Wellness (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Exercise ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Health and WellnessBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
29-1128.00Exercise PhysiologistsAssess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Cost To Complete
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