Exercise Science, Pre-Professional Concentration, BS

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Pre-Professional Concentration

More on the Pre-Professional Concentration major

The Exercise Science major prepares students for careers in commercial, corporate, clinical, community, and governmental settings focused on physical activity, health promotion, and human performance. The curriculum integrates foundational science with applied laboratory and experiential learning to develop competencies in human performance. 

Graduates are academically prepared to pursue nationally recognized certifications, including the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Physiologist and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Students selecting the pre-professional concentration complete prerequisite coursework required for competitive application to graduate programs such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Athletic Training, Chiropractic, medicine, and other health professions.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), ensuring adherence to national standards of quality and professional preparation. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all required courses.

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

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 (Stellic) 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 Requirements

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. 

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Students are advised that the General Education classes should be chosen to also meet the US Perspectives and Global Perspectives Requirements; otherwise, extra General Education classes may be needed to complete these requirements.