Sports Science  Undergraduate Bulletin

Sports science is an “umbrella” term that covers several specific academic disciplines.  These disciplines may be categorized into two main areas:

• Clinical Aspects  -  medicine, physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and health/wellness programs.
• Science Aspects  -  biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, and sport psychology.

The undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Sports Science is designed as a graduate school preparation program since most related career areas will require an advanced degree.

This is a four-year baccalaureate program with students graduating from the College of Professional Studies. Requirements the Sports Science major include 49 credits of specific courses in the major plus a 24 credit cluster minor.  Courses in the cluster minor are selected in consultation with an academic advisor.

To view a brief PowerPoint presentation on the Sports Science program of study, click here:

NMU Sports Science Program

If you are interested in pursuing a major in Sports Science at NMU, please contact:

Phillip (Phil) B. Watts, Ph.D. FACSM
Professor – Exercise Physiology
Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, Mich. 49855
906-227-1143
Fax: 906-227-2181
E-mail: pwatts@nmu.edu
Web site:  www.nmu.edu/hper