Sport Performance Science, BS

Program Coordinator: Patrick Rider (150 Minges Coliseum; 252-737-2370; riderp @ecu.edu)

The Sport Performance Science, BS program provides students expertise in broad exercise and sport science principles and develops a technical and data analysis skillset to pursue jobs in sport performance science. The program aims to prepare students for entry level positions working with human performance populations including but not limited to military and sport, and to pursue further academic training in sport performance science domains.

A minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA and 32 s.h. of general education coursework are required for admission to the program. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is needed in all required KINE courses for successful completion of the degree. The degree requires the student to declare an approved minor or professional certificate.

The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:

1. General education requirements including those listed below - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)

2. Core - 41 s.h.

A minimum grade of C (2.0) is needed in all required KINE courses for successful completion of the degree.

3. Cognates - 17 s.h.

4. Approved minor or certificate - 18 s.h.

5. General electives to complete requirements for graduation.

ECU Minor Requirements Policy

The university’s policy regarding double counting credits between major and minor can be found in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section of this catalog. See “Minor Requirements”.

No more than 9 credit hours required for satisfying a major can count towards the credits required for satisfying a minor, excluding specified cognates (required courses but outside of the major discipline).
Individual programs may have additional restrictions.
A student may not major and minor in the same discipline as defined by the program’s 6-digit CIP code.

If you have questions, please reach out to your program coordinator or director.