Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
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Completed application
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Official transcripts
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Letter of recommendation
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Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
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Essay (optional)
Facilities & Technology
Exercise Science Lab
The Exercise Science Lab includes a biochemistry lab, climate-controlled room, and equipment that measures:
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Aerobic Capacity
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Anaerobic Power
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Strength
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Bone Density
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Airway Function
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Body Composition
In addition to traditional food testing tools, our Food Science Lab contains equipment to prepare students for food preparation in real-world commercial settings:
Blast Chiller and Rethermalization Unit
Metabolic Kitchen
Sensory Evaluation Lab
Ingredient Room
Food Science Lab Photo Gallery
Our Healthy Demo Classroom is used for instruction and demonstrations, for both students and the community at large.
Our Sensory Evaluation Lab allows students to test the products they make in the Food Science Lab. The two laboratories are connected for easy evaluation.
Exercise Science Lab
Marywood's 2,040-square foot Exercise Science Lab is one of the area's leading sites for student and faculty research. Located in the Center for Athletics and Wellness, the lab is fully equipped to conduct a wide array of physiological measurements to assess health, fitness and athletic performance, and to complete various physiological and biological research.
The lab provides testing for those who wish to improve athletic performance or monitor their progress toward their fitness and/or weight loss goals. It is not a fitness facility. For recreational and competitive athletes, we offer body composition analysis, VO2max (aerobic) testing, lactate profiling, and Wingate anaerobic power testing. The purpose of fitness testing includes education of participants about their present fitness status relative to healthy standards and age/gender-matched norms, as well as
Housed within the Exercise Science Lab is an independent biochemistry lab fully equipped for the preparation and analysis of chemical compounds and biological specimens. An environmental chamber, also within the lab, is available for studies needing precisely controlled temperature, humidity, or gas concentrations. The laboratory is equipped with a full complement of utilities, including climate control, electricity (110 VAC, 220 VAC), water, natural gas, vacuum, and compressed air, and a 30" x 36" certified fume hood.
Center for Athletics and Wellness
Built in 2006, the 84,000-square foot Center for Athletics and Wellness houses the Insalaco Arena, the Aquatics Center, jogging track, fitness center, climbing wall, a dance studio, fitness labs, and locker rooms. It affirms Marywood's commitment to the health and wellness of its campus community and the region.
Features of the Center for Athletics and Wellness include:
- The Marywood University Aquatics Center, dedicated in 2011, is one of the premier swimming and diving facilities in Northeast Pennsylvania, and home to the Men’s and Women's Swimming and Diving teams. The 17,000-square foot facility also provides recreation and competitive opportunities for the campus community as well as regional schools and organizations.
- The Insalaco Arena seats 1,500 spectators, has an elevated running track, a batting cage, and can be divided into two full-sized courts for volleyball and basketball.
- The Lynett-Haggerty Fitness Center is a premier fitness facility with over 5,000 square feet of space and a rock-climbing wall. Framed by floor-to-ceiling windows that allow ample natural light and unobstructed views of Marywood's beautiful campus, the facility features equipment for overall and targeted workouts, such as weights, ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bicycles, and other popular exercise machines.
- Exercise Science and Human Physiology labs, locker rooms, and a hydro therapy room are also in the Center for Athletics and Wellness.
Athletics and Wellness Classrooms
The Exercise Science Program is housed in the Center for Athletics and Wellness. It features state-of-the-art training rooms and the human physiology lab, which provides students with a variety of research equipment.
Research Equipment
- Treadmills
- Cycle ergometers
- Kayak/rowing ergometers
- Upper-body ergometer
- ECG
- Lactate analyzer
- Climate-controlled room
Lynett-Haggerty Fitness Center
The Lynett-Haggerty Fitness Center is a premier fitness facility within the Center for Athletics and Wellness. With over 5,000 square feet of space and a rock-climbing wall, it is part of an impressive athletics and recreation setting that is a magnificent attraction for the entire region, with particular support for the health and fitness goals of the Marywood community. The facility is framed by floor-to-ceiling windows that allow ample natural light and unobstructed views of Marywood's beautiful campus. The Lynett-Haggerty Fitness Center features equipment for overall and targeted workouts, such as weights, ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bicycles, and other popular exercise machines.
Aquatics Center
The Aquatics Center features an eight-lane, NCAA-compliant intercollegiate competition pool that includes three-meter and one-meter diving platforms as well as the latest in visiting team and fan comfort. It led to the establishment of Marywood's men's and women's swimming and diving teams, and it supports aquatics classes in the health and physical education curriculum, along with providing community recreation opportunities.
Baseball Field
The Baseball team plays home games overlooking the beautiful Pocono mountains. Marywood's Baseball Field was recognized as a 2016 Keystone Athletic Field Manager's Organization (KAFMO) Field of Distinction and was named the top college baseball field in the country by the Sports Turf Managers Association in 2016 as well.
Check it out! Marywood University has a variety of sports offerings, including:
- Varsity Sports Teams: With more than 20 varsity sports teams, you can play and learn at Marywood!
- Club Sport programs. Student interest generates the Club Sport offerings each year.
- Intramural programs. A varied selection of 30+ opportunities include traditional activities such as basketball, volleyball, and floor hockey, and more unique ones, including frisbee, golf, and inner tube water polo.
Softball Field
The softball team plays home games overlooking the beautiful Pocono mountains. A bullpen area was added down each foul line, and, along with the Marywood baseball field, the field was named the top college softball field in the country by the Sports Turf Managers Association in 2016.
Check it out! Marywood University has a variety of sports offerings, including:
- Varsity Sports Teams: With more than 20 varsity sports teams, you can play and learn at Marywood!
- Club Sport programs. Student interest generates the Club Sport offerings each year.
- Intramural programs. A varied selection of 30+ opportunities include traditional activities such as basketball, volleyball, and floor hockey, and more unique ones, including frisbee, golf, and inner tube water polo.
Grass Field
Pacers Athletics Field was renovated in the summer of 2009 to include an irrigation system. The men's and women's soccer teams, as well as the men's and women's lacrosse teams, use the field as both a practice and sometimes as a game venue. The men's and women's rugby teams also use Pacers Athletic Field as a home venue.
Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field
Field Hockey, Men's and Women's Lacrosse, and Men's and Women's Soccer all play home games at the venue. In addition, other sports, such as baseball and softball, utilize the turf field for practices when inclement weather keeps them off of their main fields.
Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Faculty
Lindsay Howard
Department Chair | Assistant Professor of Practice
David T Frable
Assistant Professor
Kathryn Louise Tullio
Assistant Professor of Practice
Jessica R Bodzio
Associate Professor of Practice
Maureen Tara Burke
Assistant Professor of Practice
Kate E Conklin
Lecturer
Kristine A Danilovitz
Lecturer
Maria K Deleo
Lecturer
Kaitlyn M Eck
Lecturer
Eduardo Rene Escobar
Lecturer | Lab Assistant (PT)
Ciarra Falzone
Administrative Assistant | Administrative Assistant
Gabrielle Celeste Giordano
Lecturer
Kevin Jay Goff
Lecturer
Erikah M Groninger
Lecturer
Julie M Leonard
Lecturer
Dr. Alan M Levine
Professor Emeritus | Lecturer | Lecturer
Dr. Erin Ann O'Hora
Lecturer | Lecturer
Karina L Rosser
Lecturer
Catherine E Sarkozy
Lecturer
Nicole Schofield
Lecturer
Stefanie M Smith
Lecturer
Saige Marie Sterner
Lecturer
Scott Robert Summers
Lecturer
Emily J Wargo
Instructor of Practice
Maria Wolfel
Lecturer
Courses & Curriculum (120 Total Credits)
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Course Numbers
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Course Names
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Credit Hours
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Liberal Arts Core
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Required for all Students
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40 credits
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RST 112
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Encountering Faith
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3
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PHIL 120/121
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Philosophy
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3
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PHIL/RST
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Upper Level PHIL or RST
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3
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BIOL 121
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Anatomy and Physiology I
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3
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BIOL 121L
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Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
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1
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MATH 155
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Statistics
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3
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ENGL 160
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Writing Skills
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3
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ENGL
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Writing Intensive
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3
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ENGL
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Oral/Spoken Communication
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3
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ENGL LIT
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Any English Literature Course
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3
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LANG 150/250
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Language 150/250
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3
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FINE ARTS
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Any Fine Arts Course
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3
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HIST
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Any History Course
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3
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PSYC 211
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General Psychology
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3
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Sciences
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16 required credits
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BIOL 110
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Principles of Biology
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3
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BIOL 110L
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Principles of Biology Lab
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1
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BIOL 114
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Microbiology for Health
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3
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BIOL 114L
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Microbiology for Health Lab
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1
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BIOL 121
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Anatomy and Physiology I
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3
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BIOL 121L
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Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
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1
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BIOL 122
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Anatomy and Physiology II
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3
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BIOL 122L
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Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
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1
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BIOL 150
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General Biology I
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3
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BIOL 150L
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General Biology I Lab
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1
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BIOL 151
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General Biology II
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3
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BIOL 151L
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General Biology II Lab
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1
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BIOL 222
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Medical Terminology
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3
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CHEM 121
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Principles of Chemistry
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3
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CHEM 121L
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Principles of Chemistry Lab
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1
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CHEM 131
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General Chemistry I
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3
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CHEM 131L
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General Chemistry I Lab
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1
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CHEM 132
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General Chemistry II
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3
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CHEM 132L
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General Chemistry II Lab
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1
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CHEM 221
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Organic Chemistry I
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3
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CHEM 221L
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Organic Chemistry I Lab
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1
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CHEM 222
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Organic Chemistry II
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3
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CHEM 222L
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Organic Chemistry II Lab
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1
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PHYS 303
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General Physics I
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3
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PHYS 303L
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General Physics I Lab
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1
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PHYS 304
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General Physics II
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3
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PHYS 304L
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General Physics II Lab
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1
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Exercise Science Theory
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41 total credits
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EXSC 150
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Intro to Exercise Science Career
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3
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EXSC 215
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Intro to Sports Medicine
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3
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EXSC 221
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Kinesiology
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3
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EXSC 225
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Physiology of Exercise
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3
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EXSC 225L
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Physiology of Exercise Lab
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1
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EXSC 236
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Research in Exercise Science
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3
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EXSC 324
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Motor Learning and Movement Education
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2
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EXSC 340
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Movement Assessment
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3
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EXSC 360
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Exercise Testing and Rx
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3
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EXSC 360I
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Exercise Testing and Rx Lab
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1
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EXSC 380
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Exercise and Disease Prevention
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3
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EXSC 424
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Organization and Administration of EXSC
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3
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EXSC 440
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Advanced Exercise Physiology
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3
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EXSC 480
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Practicum
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3
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EXSC 481
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Practicum
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3
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EXSC 495
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Seminar
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1
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Exercise Science Skills
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8 total credits
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EXSC 111R
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Weight Lifting and Conditioning
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1
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EXSC 115
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Basic Aquatics
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1
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EXSC 201
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Team Sports
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2
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EXSC 202
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Recreational Sports
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2
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EXSC 204
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Teaching Group Exercise
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2
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Nutrition
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9 total credits
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ND 112
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Nutrition I
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3
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ND 213
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Nutrition II
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3
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ND 331
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Sports Nutrition
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3
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Electives
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6 required credits
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EXSC 499
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Independent Study
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3
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EXSC 421
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Coaching
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2
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ND 103
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Basic Culinary Foods
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2
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ND 103L
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Basic Culinary Foods Lab
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1
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BUS 111
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Principles of Marketing
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3
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BUS 121
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Principles of Management
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3
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BUS 130
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Intro. to Accounting
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3
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BUS 212
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Advertising
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3
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PSYC 251
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Developmental Psychology
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3
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PSYC 431
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Abnormal Psychology
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3
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PSYC 439
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Sports Psychology
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3
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Program Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of the Exercise Science Program, the students will:
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Demonstrate educational competency in the content areas required by the degree.
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Achieve acceptance into the graduate or doctoral program pursued (if sought).
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Demonstrate respect for, and treat any future clients/patients as, individuals, without regard to race, color, sexual preference, socioeconomic status, political or religious affiliation, or athletic ability.
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Recognize the need for the support of the field through ongoing education, research, and service.
Student Resources
Educational Partnerships
Moravian University - Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Athletic Training, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Widener University - Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Immaculata University - Master of Science in Athletic Training
Chatham University - Master of Science in Athletic Training
Sacred Heart University - Master of Science in Athletic Training
Northeast College of Health Sciences - Doctorate of Chiropractic
Contact Department Chair, Lindsay Howard ( howard@marywood.edu ), for more information.
