Sports science degree?

I am interested in pursuing a degree in sports science. Around like lines of exersize and nutrution, im pretty new to the whole thing and I was just looking for recomendations on programs and schools, thanks.

[QUOTE=vandellism;1032683453]I am interested in pursuing a degree in sports science. Around like lines of exersize and nutrution, im pretty new to the whole thing and I was just looking for recomendations on programs and schools, thanks.[/QUOTE]

Exercise * nutrition *

Sports science is a term designated mostly to socialist state scientists who worked directly with their national Olympic team performing experiments to maximize results

The USSR had a lot of sports scientists. China does now. As far as I know the only place in the USA with that name on a degree is East Tennessee State University, where, you work directly with their athletic teams doing experiments. If you are 100% into performance I think ETSU is the best place to go.

[QUOTE=vandellism;1032683453]I am interested in pursuing a degree in sports science. Around like lines of exersize and nutrution, im pretty new to the whole thing and I was just looking for recomendations on programs and schools, thanks.[/QUOTE]

A sports science degree is not going to have a ton of nutrition because its geared more closely to athletic training rather than weight loss and management. So you may want to first figure out which aspect of fitness interests you most.

[QUOTE=zalesguy;1034999893]A sports science degree is not going to have a ton of nutrition because its geared more closely to athletic training rather than weight loss and management. So you may want to first figure out which aspect of fitness interests you most.[/QUOTE]Theoretically a sports scientist could be involved only in nutrition interventions for athletes and have no real involvement with exercise. There are sports scientists out there in socialist states that only focus on nutrition

And you have to be careful with terminology because athletic training is a profession dealing with injuries to athletes, not the same as training athletes

[QUOTE=Torrtrefireto;1035571643]Theoretically a sports scientist could be involved only in nutrition interventions for athletes and have no real involvement with exercise. There are sports scientists out there in socialist states that only focus on nutrition

And you have to be careful with terminology because athletic training is a profession dealing with injuries to athletes, not the same as training athletes[/QUOTE]

Many states like California still don't recognize AT's so essentially it's the same thing. In other words, no one is going to hire you to train their athletes unless you have the proper credentials.

This is the course content of a Sports Science degree that I am applying for:

Course Content
SEMESTER 1
P of Human and Exer Physiology
Chemical Science
Principles of Physics
Fund of Mathematical Science
Princ of Physical Education
Prac Skll for Sp Sci and Hlth
SEMESTER 2
Princ of Human Anatomy
Recreational Materials Science
Sports Coaching and Training
Fun Behav Sc for Spt and Hlth
Comp and Commun Skills
Prac Skll for Sprt Sc and Hlth
SEMESTER 3
Sports Sample Analysis
Prncple of Sports Pharmacology
Principles of Sports Medicine
Applied Exercise Physiology
Applied Fitness and Training
Prac Skll for Sprt Sc and Hlth
SEMESTER 4
Biomechanics of Sp Anatomy
Clinical Biochemistry
Comp Alt Medic and Therapies
Appl Behv Sc for Sprt and Hlth
Sports and Exercise Coaching I
Prc Skll for Spt S and Hlth IV
SEMESTER 5
Nut Biology - Human Nutrition
Infection and Health I
Sprts and Exercise Coaching II
Princ of Sports Management
Ex for Hlth and Fit Biom Impl
Prc Skll for Spt Sc and Hlth V
SEMESTER 6
Infct and Hlth II Clncl Immun
Hlth Ex Sc Inj Trt and Therapy
Ex for Hlth n Fit Pgm Dgn Ana
Ex Sc Fit Eval and Assess
Prc Skll Spt Sc and Hlth VI
Student Work Placement

Looks like you going to have your hands full.

looks similar to my exercise science program