Program Overview

Students interested in pursuing careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or as a physician assistant can add our Allied Health concentration. Through rigorous coursework, hands-on laboratory experiences, and experiential learning opportunities, students will develop the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in today's dynamic healthcare environment.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the Allied Health concentration allows students to complete prerequisite coursework for many graduate and professional programs while earning their exercise science degree. Students can tailor their academic plan to meet the admission requirements for careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant studies.

With individualized advising and a challenging, evidence-based curriculum, graduates leave prepared to excel in advanced study and make meaningful contributions to the health and well-being of diverse populations.

Curriculum Requirements- Total Credits Required: 127

First Year - Credits: 34

  • Global Issues General Education Requirement    (Cr: 3)
  • BIO 201/201L - Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab (Cr: 4)
  • BIO 202/202L - Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab (Cr: 4)
  • ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
    Satisfies the Writing Designated Core Requirement.
  • ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
    Satisfies the Writing Designated Core Requirement.
  • EX 101 - Introduction to Exercise Science (Cr: 3)
  • EX 208 - Personal and Community Health (Cr: 3)
  • EX 110 - Risk Assessment and Care (Cr: 3)
  • INT 100 - Internship I (Cr: 2)
  • MTH 126 - Applied Statistics (Cr: 3)
    Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement
  • PSY 100 - General Psychology (Cr: 3)
    Satisfies Individual and Society General Education Requirement. 

Second Year - Credits: 34

  • Aesthetic Awareness General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
  • Elective   (Cr: 3)
  • General Education Elective (Cr: 6)
  • Healthcare Elective (Cr: 3)
  • EX 200 - Nutrition (Cr: 3)
  • EX 216/216L - Exercise Physiology and Lab (Cr: 4)
  • EX 205 - Motor Learning and Control (Cr: 3)
  • EX 234 - Strength and Conditioning (Cr: 3)
  • EX 304/304L - Kinesiology and Lab (Cr: 4)
  • INT 200 - Internship II (Cr: 2)

Third Year - Credits: 32

  • General Education Electives   (Cr: 6)
  • Science and Technology General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
  • Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
  • World Cultures General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
  • EX 302 - Research Methods and Evaluation Techniques (Cr: 3)
  • EX 305 - Exercise Assessment and Prescription (Cr: 3)
  • EX 310 - Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Cr: 3)
  • EX 371/371L - Advanced Exercise Physiology and Lab (Cr: 4)
  • EX 375 - Exercise for Special Populations (Cr: 3)
  • EX 379 - Semester Internship Strategies (Cr: 1)

Fourth Year - Credits: 27

  • Elective   (Cr: 3)
  • Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement    (Cr: 3)
  • EX 480 - Semester Internship (Cr: 12)
  • EX 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
  • EX 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
  • SM 306 - Psychology of Sport (Cr: 3)

Allied Health Electives

Choose one from the following:

  • BUS 322 - Introduction to Healthcare Management (Cr: 3)
  • BIO 102/102L - Principles of Biology I and Lab (Cr: 4)
  • BIO 103/103L - Principles of Biology II and Lab (Cr: 4)
  • CHE 105/105L - General Chemistry I and Lab (Cr: 4)
  • CHE 106/106L - General Chemistry II and Lab (Cr: 4)
  • HSC 227 - Healthcare Ethics (Cr: 3)
  • PHL 310 - Bioethics (Cr: 3)
  • PHY 107/107L - Physics I and Lab (Cr: 4)
  • PHY 108/108L - Physics II and Lab (Cr: 4)
  • PSY 105 - Health Psychology (Cr: 3)
  • SP 210 - Spanish for Healthcare Professionals I (Cr: 3)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the exercise science program, students will:

  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the theories and concepts of the exercise science field.
  • Create exercise programs for diverse populations.
  • Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the exercise science discipline
  • Demonstrate the inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline of exercise science. 

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