Exercise Science, Pre-Professional Concentration, BS

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Pre-Professional Concentration (555232BS)

More on the Pre-Professional Concentration major

Contact Information

Dr. Judith A. Juvancic-Heltzel
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.  Students choosing this pre-professional concentration can obtain the necessary pre-requisite courses for graduate programs including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Athletic Training, Doctor of Chiropractic, medical school and many other health profession advanced degrees.

All coursework within the major 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

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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

Pre-admission Courses 

 Required Courses

 Pre-Professional Concentration Electives 

Recommended Sequence

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

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

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If a student is eligible for Precalculus, as needed for later science courses, the school recommends taking Basic Statistics instead of College Algebra. Many professional schools require a statistics class for admission. If a student places below Precalculus they may take both College Algebra and Basic Statistics.

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Please see advisor for information on elective to take based on professional school that is chosen.