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Undergraduate

Exercise Science Major

Antomy Lab Murray 2024

Our Exercise Science curriculum provides students with a strong background in human anatomy and physiology. After two years of basic math and science (biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, statistics, psychology, anatomy), upper-level students study human physiology as it relates to exercise and physical activity (e.g., systems physiology, exercise physiology, neuromechanical kinesiology, motor learning, and movement experiences for disabled populations). The Department also offers courses in health behaviors more broadly, including substance use, stress, nutrition, and sleep to impart knowledge about how exercise and physical activity interact with other components of health and wellness. Upon completion of the undergraduate science program, students are qualified for graduate or professional programs in allied health (e.g., medicine, exercise physiology, physical and occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, corporate fitness, athletic training, nurse practitioner, physician assistant). For students pursuing personal training, health coaching, or fitness management, we recommend a minor in Sport Management. Under the Exercise Science major, there is a Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration (DPT 4+3 program) that first year students are eligible to apply for.

No more than two courses with a grade of D may be used to fulfill the requirements of the major.