Department of Sport Science | Chowan University

Welcome to the Department of Sport Science

Students graduating from the Sport Science program are prepared to pursue career opportunities in Personal Fitness, Exercise Science, Community Recreation, Sport Management and Coaching. An additional purpose is to provide all students with opportunities to develop physical, social, intellectual, emotional, environmental and spiritual health. The Department offers concentrations for students interested in Athletic Training and Physical Therapy.

Our Mission Statement

The department serves the university by providing a supportive atmosphere in which students are encouraged to be active in their learning. Students graduating from the Sport Studies program are prepared to pursue career opportunities in Health and Physical Education, Exercise Science, Recreation-Wellness-Sport, Sport Management, and Coaching. An additional purpose is to provide all students with opportunities to develop physical, social, intellectual, emotional, environmental and spiritual health. The department also provides courses in health and physical fitness.

Department Programs

Coaching

Minor

Add the coaching minor to your degree and turn your passion for the game into a passion for teaching and coaching others.

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Exercise Science

B.S.

If you want to be an athletic trainer or if you’ve watched in awe of ESPN’s Sport Science segments and want to work in sports and fitness, Chowan University’s Exercise Science concentration could be what you want.

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Exercise Science, Pre-Athletic Training

B.S.

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Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy

B.S.

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Recreation

A.A.

The job market continues to expand in the field of Sport Science and Physical Education, with graduates receiving job opportunities!

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Recreation, Wellness, and Sport

B.S.

As a Sport Science major, you can connect your classroom knowledge with real world experience.

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Sport Management

B.S., Minor

Choosing Chowan University’s Sports Management concentration or minor will give you a foundation in Business Administration.

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The Sport Science Department offers students a wide range of knowledge and skills. From our multiple concentrations and our top-notch faculty, the Sports Studies department can prepare you for any career in athletics.

Drew Praster ’08 | Sport Science | Senior Vice President for Ticketing, Pittsburgh Penguins

Learn by Doing

As a Sport Science major, you can connect your classroom knowledge with real-world experience. Our internships provide students with opportunities to gain practical experience in professional settings. The job market continues to expand in the field of Sport Science and Physical Education, with graduates receiving job opportunities!

Our graduates take full advantage of the faculty’s real-world field expertise and understanding of key concepts, terminology, theory and research. Not only that, but students develop strong bonds with professors, local schools, and classmates through the interactive research and training required. These connections are reinforced through internships that help you build your references and resume in private businesses and:

Athletic departments at local high schools
YMCAs
Personal training facilities
Recreational leadership roles
Health-related fields such as chiropractic, physical therapy, and rehabilitation centers

The Chowan University chapter of the Phi Epsilon Kappa a national professional honor society for persons engaged in or pursuing careers in physical education, health, recreation, dance, human performance, exercise science, sports medicine and sport management and the Sport Science Club offer students additional educational, service, and fellowship opportunities.

Dr. Tom Collins Professor of Sport Management; Chair, Department of Sport Science Phone: 252-398-6581 Email: colliw@chowan.edu

Students often choose a Sport Science major because of their interest in sport and their desire to work in the sport industry. From the outset, we seek to build on this interest by encouraging them to adopt a career perspective – to focus on acquiring the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the highly competitive and rapidly changing sport industry. We strive to foster a supportive learning environment, encourage active involvement in experiential learning activities, and promote professional development that enables students to achieve their career goals.