Are you interested in helping those in need in your community and beyond with exercise and physical therapy? Earn your Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science degree from Lincoln Memorial University!
As a part of the School of Mathematics and Sciences, the Sport and Exercise Science Department will provide you with a deeper understanding of the physiological, biomechanical and psychological effects of exercise on the human body. At LMU, we offer two options within the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program: a Pre-Occupational Therapy track and a general exercise science track.
If you choose to pursue the general track, you will have the option to select concentrations including sport coaching, sport therapy and health. By pursuing the general exercise science track, you will be prepared for a wide variety of careers in fields of wellness and fitness.
Review the details below to ensure that you are eligible for regular admission at Lincoln Memorial University. To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:
Want more information about the admission criteria at LMU? Please review our undergraduate catalog.
For admission into the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program, you must apply either through the LMU portal or through the Common Application. If you choose the Common App, just go to commonapp.org, sign up or log in to your account and choose "Lincoln Memorial University."
To complete the admission process on the Common App, follow the steps listed below.
At LMU, we have "rolling admissions," meaning that our admissions team will review your application file as soon as it has been received and has been deemed complete. View your portal to check on the status of your application at any time.
After completing the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program, you will have access to a wide variety of professional pathways, including:
When you begin pursuing your BS degree at LMU, you may be eligible for guaranteed entry to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program through the Guaranteed Professional Admission (GPA) program.
This program is unique to Lincoln Memorial University: it allows you, as a motivated high school senior, to earn guaranteed acceptance into one of our professional degree pathways once you have successfully completed your undergraduate degree of choice at LMU. Each professional program has unique benchmarks and requirements throughout but is committed to offering you a head start in pursuing your professional education.
To qualify, you must meet the following academic qualifications:
GPA Program Supplemental Application
As a new, first-time freshman, you may even qualify for LMU's Guaranteed Professional Admission program and earn admission to LMU's Doctor of Physical Therapy program while pursuing regular college admissions. If you do not apply or qualify for the GPA program, you will have access to a general 3+3 pathway.
Before being considered for the 3+3 pathway, you must complete these steps:
Want to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree or the admissions process at Lincoln Memorial University? Reach out to us at any time and we will get back with you as soon as possible!
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
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