Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online

What you'll study

The degree requires 120 total credit hours, including 56 university requirement hours (9–15 hours in Bible) and a 64-hour major (with up to 17 hours of electives). Core instructional areas covered across the major include:

• Foundational sciences: anatomy, physiology, chemistry, psychology and statistics
• Kinesiology and biomechanics: how the body moves at an anatomical level, motor development and motor control
• Exercise science principles: program design, acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise, strength and conditioning
• Nutrition as it relates to exercise and performance
• Population-specific programming: exercise and special populations
• Leadership, management and health promotion skills for wellness settings
• Research methods used in kinesiology, exercise science and nutrition
• Integration of professional certifications in health and human performance

Entry requirements

The publicly available course text does not list specific admission criteria. Prospective students should consult Abilene Christian University’s admissions pages for undergraduate online entry requirements and procedures.

Career prospects

Typical job titles cited for graduates include exercise physiologist, fitness and wellness coordinator, fitness trainer or instructor, coach and sports scout. The program notes industry demand growth for fitness trainers and instructors and highlights pathways into health promotion, performance coaching and community-based wellness roles.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students can benefit from ACU’s Locked-In Tuition guarantee for undergraduate study. Through a partnership with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), up to 9 credit hours may be awarded for existing NASM credentials (CPT, CSNC, PES), and the curriculum includes an integrated course to prepare for the NASM CPT exam so students can graduate with both a degree and an industry certification. Published cost details list a tuition rate of $395 per credit hour plus a $310 resource fee per term.