Once you’ve built a strong foundation in exercise and sport science, turn that momentum into leadership. UNCP’s Master of Arts in Sports Administration is a seamless next step and perfect for anyone ready to lead teams, manage athletic programs or run recreation and sport organizations.
Exercise & Sport Science
Do you love health and fitness and want to help others feel their best? UNC Pembroke’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science program can help you get started. Learn how to build training plans, promote wellness and lead sports and recreation programs. Get the skills and flexibility you need to reach your goals.
Degrees
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Focus Areas
Fitness Specialist, Health Promotion, Recreation and Sport Administration
Launch a Career in Exercise Science
Choose from three tracks tailored to your interests and career path. Each path gives
you hands-on experience and the academic foundation to start a meaningful career or
pursue graduate study. You can also choose a minor in Sport Leadership.
Want to help people meet their personal health and fitness goals? The fitness specialist track combines classroom learning with hands-on lab experiences so that you can master the science behind training and performance. Finish your degree with a semester-long internship in a real-world setting. Choose a gym, wellness center or other athletic facility. Be ready to earn certifications that launch your career in the fitness industry.
The health promotion track gives you the tools to lead public health efforts. It's ideal for those drawn to community wellness and who want to make a broader impact. Learn how to build behavior change strategies, deliver effective health education and design community-based wellness programs.
This track aligns with the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). It prepares you to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
Step into leadership roles with the recreation and sport administration track. Build skills to manage programs and facilities at the community, collegiate or professional level. Understand the broader role of recreation in society. Then go into sport program coordination, campus rec or facility management. No matter your goal, this track helps you get there.
Lead with purpose in the world of sport. The sport leadership minor helps you build strong leadership skills in class and through a hands-on internship. Whether you want to coach, run sports programs or manage recreation, this minor helps you learn how to lead and support others.
Move with Momentum
Earn Your Master’s in Sports Administration
The faculty does such a great job of making me and my peers interested and engaged with all of the course materials. They make you feel like part of the community. When I first arrived at UNCP I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life. Now, 4 years later, the experiences I’ve had and the things I’ve learned from the College of Health Sciences make me excited to start my career as a strength and conditioning coach.
Patrick Werve
Exercise & Sport ScienceCommon Careers
- Fitness Trainer or Coach
- Wellness Coordinator
- Community Health Educator
- Recreation or Sport Program Manager
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Sport Facility Manager
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Stay Active at UNCP
Get involved in ways that support your goals, challenge your thinking and build a
community around you.
HAWKS
Join Health Advocates for Wellness with Kinesiology Students (HAWKS) and build real-world
experience through leadership, service and peer education. You'll connect with others
who care about wellness, while growing your resume and your impact.
Campus Recreation
Whether you play to win or just for fun, UNCP has a place for you. Compete on a varsity
team, join a club sport or get in on the action with intramural leagues. Show your
Brave spirit and stay active your way.
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