University of Toledo appears in our ranking of the 50 Best Bachelor’s in Sports Science Degree Programs (Campus).
Students at the University of Toledo can study a few programs based around the ideals of sport management. At the undergraduate level, the No. 1 degree in that field is the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Exercise Science involves the concept of exercise as medicine.
Indeed, many students who graduate with this degree go on to careers in medical fields. Some even go on to be doctors who focus on exercise as a viable treatment option for a variety of conditions. Students in the field can select one of the following three specialties: Human Performance and Fitness Promotion, Pre-Medical Professions, or Pre-Rehabilitation Sciences.
The Pre-Medical Professions focus comprises 120 credit hours of study. Classes include Human Anatomy, General Physics, and Biomechanics. Students complete an internship in a rehab facility, hospital, or school in the area as part of the degree.
When it comes to graduate school, students wishing to further their education at the University of Toledo can choose between a Master of Science in Exercise Science or a Master of Science in Recreation Leisure Administration. The latter is an online degree, and the focus is on providing and running a well-rounded recreation program that concentrates on providing sports to a community.
The Master of Science in Exercise Science allows students both to study and to gain practical experience by performing the duties of an assistantship. Students may become teaching assistants, research assistants, or practical assistants at an outside facility. There is also a Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science available, which requires a full four years to complete. Students must complete a full 72 credit hours, which include the dissertation and extensive fieldwork and other research.
About the University of Toledo
Jesup Wakeman Scott founded the Toledo University of Arts and Trades in 1872. At that time, the only courses offered were Painting and Architectural Drawing. Unfortunately, Scott died in 1874 before realizing his dream of a fully functioning university for the City of Toledo. Indeed, Scott wanted Toledo to be a “future great city of the world.” His generous donation of 160 acres of land to begin his dream was largely wasted as the school closed just four years after his death. Contrary to his grand dreams, the school had operated in the basement of a church.
The City of Toledo resurrected the defunct school in 1883, arguing that even if they didn’t realize Scott’s dreams, the city still needed a university. It appropriated the funds and reopened the school in the fall of 1884. Over the years, the school has moved from place to place within the city limits. In 1967, the school took on the title of the University of Toledo and began expanding to ever more fields of study until it reached the No. 230 rank among National Universities as shown by U.S. News and World Report.
The university also ranks No. 114 on the list of “Best Online Programs” and No. 67 among “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans.” The school selects about 90 percent of applicants for admittance, and roughly 18,000 students, counting both undergraduates and graduates, attend annually. The faculty-to-student ratio is 21-to-1. From Scott’s initial purchase of 160 acres, the school has expanded to cover 982 acres today.
The University of Toledo Accreditation Details
The Higher Learning Commission bestowed the university’s regional accreditation. For a school the size of the University of Toledo, the number of academic accreditations for the school’s various departments is truly staggering. The following is a representative list from the full six pages of the complete list:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- American College of Surgeons Comprehensive Education Institute
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
- National Recreation and Park Association
- American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- National Association of Schools of Music
- Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
The University of Toledo Application Requirements
The admission requirements for incoming freshmen include:
- Four units of English
- Four units of mathematics that must include Algebra I and Algebra II along with Geometry or another equivalent choice
- Three units of natural science
- Three units of social science
- One of the following: High-School GPA of 2.7, an ACT score of 21, or an SAT score of 1060
Students who don’t meet these requirements may still be admitted, but it will be to the Department of Exploratory Studies.
Master’s degree candidates in the Exercise Science field must take the Graduate Record Examinations and must have a combined score on the verbal and quantitative sections of at least 900. They must also have a bachelor’s degree in a similar field from a regionally accredited college or university. Doctoral candidates must score a combined 1,200 on the GRE and have a master’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college in a similar field.
Letters of recommendation are required, and doctoral candidates must have had at least a 3.25 GPA during their master’s degree studies. Master’s candidates must have had at least a 3.00 GPA during their bachelor’s degree studies.
Tuition and Financial Aid
The Ohio State Legislature enacted an extension before filing the 2020 state budget. For this reason, as of July 14, 2019, there are no tuition and fees costs available for the 2019-2020 academic year. There might be a further extension of budget debate as well. Students should check the school’s website periodically for updates.
Students who wish to apply for financial aid should start by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The government and the school then use the financial information provided by the student to determine how much need-based financial aid the student will receive. Students may also apply for as much private, merit-based aid as they wish.
Conceived as a centerpiece of a city that would rival New York and be a major hub of American commerce, the University of Toledo has prospered and led the way among northern Ohio universities.
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