Entrance Exams

The following is a list of standardizes tests used in the profession of physical activity & health. There are also known as "high stakes" tests. Success on these tests is important for advancement and continuation.

GRE: General Exam that many graduate schools in physical activity and health require. High scores show a high correlation with graduate school success.

GMAT: Test geared more toward business school success. May apply to sport management and administration related graduate school.

MCAT: Exam for medical school entrance. Those interested in sport medicine should learn about this exam.

LSAT: Exam for law school entrance. Want to be a lawyer specializing in sport and recreation?

ORELA: Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments. Discipline specific required tests for teaching licenses in Oregon. 

PRAXIS: Tests understanding of pedagogy and knowledge of your discipline. CBEST and other tests also have a similar intent.