Exercise Science

School of Sport Sciences

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The exercise science program at Wingate equips you with the fundamental knowledge and the practical skills you need for a career in the fitness profession.

Classes in the program include anatomy and physiology, sports nutrition, kinesiology and exercise programming. Coursework is combined with a professional internship experience, so graduates are prepared to enter the field of exercise and sport science or to go on to graduate school.

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Early Assurance - Freshmen Entry
Early Acceptance - Sophomore Entry

Early Assurance - Freshmen Entry

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program invites qualified Exercise Science students to apply for the Exercise Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy Early Assurance Program (freshman entry).

Candidates for the freshman-entry program must have:

An overall unweighted GPA of at least 3.4; weighted GP of at least 3.6.
High school science and math grades of 90 or higher.
A 300-500 word personal statement detailing exposure to physical therapy.
Passing a personal interview by Wingate DPT faculty.

Early Acceptance - Sophomore Entry

DPT also offers the Exercise Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy Early Acceptance program (sophomore entry) for those who have completed their first two years of undergraduate study and meet program criteria.

Candidates for the sophomore-entry program must have:

An overall GPA of 3.5.
No science or math grades below a B.
No grade of D or F in any course.
Favorable recommendation from WU Exercise Science faculty.
Successful interview with Wingate DPT Faculty.

My favorite class at Wingate was definitely my internship. It allowed me to get great hands-on experience and apply the knowledge I learned in the classroom setting to real-life situations. Wingate helped me grow as a person and realize the impact we can make on others around us, whether that’s through giving back to the community or small acts of kindness.

Caitlin Shumate, 2020 Exercise Science Major, Honors College, currently pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree at Wingate

Questions?

Dr. Traci Napolitano
(704) 233-8179
t.napolitano@wingate.edu