Exercise Science, Applied Exercise Physiology, BS

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Applied Exercise Physiology (555230BS)

More on the Applied Exercise Physiology major

Contact Information

Dr. Judith A. Juvancic-Heltzel
Interim School Director
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
InfoCision 317
(330) 972-6679
jaj52@uakron.edu 

Dr. Rachele Kappler
Professor of Clinical Instruction
Program Director - Exercise Science
330-972-6524
kappler@uakron.edu

Program Description

The exercise science major is designed to prepare students for employment in commercial, corporate, clinical, community and government agencies with interest in the areas of physical activity and health promotion. The program prepares students to sit for certification examinations such as American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist Certified and the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. 

All major coursework used for graduation requires a grade of C or better.

The following information has official approval of The School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and The College of Health and Human Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Three year accelerated option: for first time students who have earned credits for at least the first year of courses. Credits can be earned through qualifying scores on appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses. Credits for qualifying AP scores or CCP courses are determined by the appropriate academic department. Departments may assign varied course credit, depending on the student’s score on an AP exam or grade in a CCP course. Students may also receive credit by examination or via placement tests, where appropriate.

Requirements

Summary

General Education Requirements *17
Pre-admission Courses27
Required Courses38
Applied Exercise Physiology Concentration Electives 38
Total Hours120
*

Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements. 

General Education Courses

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major.
Academic Foundations12
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours
Speaking: 3 credit hours
Writing: 6 credit hours
Breadth of Knowledge 22
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours
Diversity
Domestic Diversity
Global Diversity
Integrated and Applied Learning2
Select one class from one of the following subcategories:
Complex Issues Facing Society
Capstone
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings.
Total Hours36

Pre-admission Courses 

EXER:125Introduction to Exercise Science1
BIOL:200Human Anatomy & Physiology I3
or ANAT:206 Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL:201Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory I1
or ANAT:210 Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab I
BIOL:202Human Anatomy & Physiology II3
or ANAT:207 Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology II
BIOL:203Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory II1
or ANAT:211 Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab II
ENGL:111English Composition I3
ENGL:112English Composition II3
PSYC:100Introduction to Psychology3
COMM:105Introduction to Public Speaking3
or COMM:106 Effective Oral Communication
Mathematics, Statics, and Logic Requirement 3
Social Science Requirement3
Total Hours27

 Required Courses

EXER:150Concepts in Health & Fitness3
EXER:201Kinesiology3
EXER:220Health Promotion and Behavior Change3
EXER:302Physiology of Exercise3
EXER:327Exercise Leadership3
EXER:330Exercise and Weight Control3
EXER:352Strength & Conditioning Fundamentals3
EXER:403Exercise Testing3
EXER:404Exercise Prescription3
EXER:410Exercise in Special Populations3
EXER:449Organization & Administration for Health Care Professionals3
EXER:460Practicum in Exercise Science3
EXER:485Exercise Science Capstone2
Total Hours38

Applied Exercise Physiology Concentration Electives 

Complete 38 credits 38
BAHA:120Medical Terminology
BAHA:230Basic Pharmacology
SPRT:100Introduction to Sport Studies
SPRT:160Introduction to Coaching
EXER:240Principles of Sports Medicine
EXER:400Musculoskeletal Anatomy I: Upper Extremity
EXER:401Musculoskeletal Anatomy II: Lower Extremity
EXER:406Advanced Strength and Conditioning
EXER:412General Medical Aspects
EXER:418Cardiorespiratory Function
SPRT:424Sports Leadership
EXER:438Cardiac Rehab Principles
EXER:426Nutrition for Sports
HEDU:202Stress Management
MGMT:470Sport Business Consulting Project
SOWK:345Death and Dying for Health Care Professionals
SOWK:349Integrated Human Behavior and Health
NUTR:133Nutrition Fundamentals
EXER:440Injury Management for Teachers & Coaches
EXER:480Special Topics: Exercise Science
EXER:342Clinical Assessment & Evaluation Upper Extremity
EXER:275Clinical Assessment & Evaluation Lower Extremity
EXER:445Therapeutic Exercise & Rehabilitation
Total Hours38

Recommended Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
1st Year
Fall SemesterHours
BIOL:200 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 1 3
BIOL:201 Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory I 1 1
ENGL:111 English Composition I 1,2 3
PSYC:100 Introduction to Psychology 3
EXER:125 Introduction to Exercise Science 1
Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic Requirement 1 4
 Hours15
Spring Semester
BIOL:202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3
BIOL:203 Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory II 1
ENGL:112 English Composition II 1,2 3
EXER:150 Concepts in Health & Fitness 3
COMM:105
Introduction to Public Speaking
or Effective Oral Communication
3
Social Science Requirement 3
 Hours16
2nd Year
Fall Semester
EXER:220 Health Promotion and Behavior Change 3
Humanities Requirement 3
EXER:201 Kinesiology 3
Elective course 3 3
Elective course 3 3
 Hours15
Spring Semester
EXER:302 Physiology of Exercise 3
Arts/Humanities Requirement 3
Elective course 3 3
Elective course 3 3
Elective course 3 3
 Hours15
3rd Year
Fall Semester
EXER:352 Strength & Conditioning Fundamentals 3
Arts Requirement 3
Elective course 3 3
Elective course 3 3
EXER:327 Exercise Leadership 3
 Hours15
Spring Semester
EXER:403 Exercise Testing 3
Complex Issues Requirement 3
Elective course 3 3
Elective course 3 3
Elective course 3 3
 Hours15
4th Year
Fall Semester
EXER:330 Exercise and Weight Control 3
Elective course 3 3
EXER:410 Exercise in Special Populations 3
EXER:404 Exercise Prescription 3
EXER:449 Organization & Administration for Health Care Professionals 3
 Hours15
Spring Semester
EXER:460 Practicum in Exercise Science 3
EXER:485 Exercise Science Capstone 2
Global Diversity Requirement 3
Elective course 3 3
Elective course 3 3
 Hours14
 Total Hours120
1

Preadmission courses must average 2.5 GPA with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher for admission to the program.

2

ENGL:111 and ENGL:112 must be completed with a grade C or better.

3

See advisor for appropriate electives based on career choice 

Alert: By the end of your first 48 credit hours attempted, you must have completed your General Education Writing, Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic, and Speaking requirements.