Our exercise science program is designed for students who are interested in health and fitness and wish to pursue a career in these fields. Exercise science is the study of the way physical activity changes your body.

Hands-On Experience

Students in our exercise science program benefit from hands-on experiences both in and outside of class, including a yearlong internship.

Prepare for Graduate Study

An exercise science degree provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in a variety of related fields:

• Exercise physiology
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy

More About This Degree

• Learn more about this program or visit the Athletic Training and Exercise Science website.
• College of Health and Human Services
• Courses: Available courses in this department

Students in our exercise science program have access to the equipment and facilities necessary to study athletes in even the most extreme environments:

• Human physiology lab
• Fitness center
• Dance and aerobic studios
• Biochemistry lab

Our exercise science program will prepare you to take certification exams offered by the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

A degree in exercise science can lead to a variety of careers:

• Exercise Physiologist
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Clinical or Corporate Wellness
• Physical or Occupational Therapy
• Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Program

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

• Official SAT and/or ACT scores
• Completed application
• Essay
• Official transcripts
• Letter of recommendation

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B.S. Exercise Science

The Exercise Science program provides students with expertise in acute and chronic changes to the body with exercise, requiring coursework in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, exercise physiology, nutrition, research methods, disease prevention, and exercise testing and prescription. The degree culminates in two semesters of practicum experience, providing students with hands-on experience in their future careers.

Exercise Science majors must attain a minimum QPA of 2.50 in the major program to graduate. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be admitted into the program. Students must receive a “C” or better in the following courses.

Exercise Science Major courses (82-83 credits):

Skills:

Sciences:

Exercise Science Theory:

Nutrition:

Fitness Professional Track (21 hours from the following):

* Graduate level courses SNES 509 or SNES 510 may be selected by those academically prepared under University policy and with the permission of the Chairperson.

Pre-Allied Health Track:

Students will complete 21 credit hours of coursework required for graduate study. The coursework for the Pre-Allied Health Track is primarily designed by the needs of the student for graduate study. Many students will apply for graduate study (physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical school, etc.) with each program requiring different courses. The flexibility of this degree track allows students to complete those hours in preparation. Suggested courses include CHEM 131, 131L, 132, and 132L; PHYS 213, 213L, 214, and 214L; ATES 499; PSYC 251, 431; MATH 201, 220, 246.