Rockhurst offers a bachelor of science in sports science, which integrates classroom and hands-on internship experiences. To suit your interests and career goals, you can choose between two tracks of study. Both tracks are offered during the day and share eight courses in the major and a required internship, which provides you with real-world experiences in the field. The tracks are:

Health and Wellness Track
In addition to 25 credit hours in sports science major courses, this track calls for 24 credit hours of lower-division science courses and 14 credit hours of upper-division science courses. You will also complete a practicum at a health or fitness facility. This track is excellent preparation for an immediate career or graduate study. Students interested in pursuing a Rockhurst master’s degree in occupational therapy or physical therapy are encouraged to discuss this with their advisor as early as possible to ensure all prerequisites are satisfied.

Graduates of this track will be prepared for careers in areas such as personal training in sports and fitness clubs, rehabilitation (e.g. geriatric centers, medical rehabilitation units), and corporate wellness.

Sports Administration Track
In addition to 24 credit hours in sports science major courses, this track calls for 16 credit hours of lower-division science courses and 18 credit hours of upper-division business courses (business administration minor). You will also complete a practicum in a sports administration setting. Students completing this track are eligible to apply for Rockhurst’s fifth-year MBA program through the Helzberg School of Management.

Careers include positions such as sports marketer, sports manager and recreational business or facilities manager.

Find out more
For more information, contact Terry Forge, director of advising for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, at (816) 501-4062.