Program Coordinator: Lisa Frederickson (105 Fitness, Instruction, Testing and Training Facility (FITT); 252-737-1293; [email protected])
The Exercise Physiology, BS program provides competencies and knowledge in the field of exercise physiology. Graduates of the program are prepared to pursue further academic training in exercise physiology, physical therapy, medicine, and other allied health careers. A minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA and 32 s.h. general education are required for admission. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in BIOL 1150, BIOL 1151 or BIOL 1100, BIOL 1101; CHEM 1150, CHEM 1151; ENGL 1100, ENGL 2201; MATH 1065. Majors must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in BIOL 2140, BIOL 2141, BIOL 2150, BIOL 2151; CHEM 1160, CHEM 1161.
The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:
1. General education requirements including those listed below - 40 s.h.
(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)
- CHEM 1150 - General Chemistry I
- CHEM 1151 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
- MATH 1065 - College Algebra
- PHYS 1250 - General Physics I
- PSYC 1000 - Introductory Psychology
2. Core - 33 s.h.
- KINE 2202 - Motor Learning and Performance
- KINE 2850 - Structural Kinesiology
- KINE 3805 - Physiology of Exercise
- KINE 3806 - Physiology of Exercise Laboratory
- KINE 3850 - Introduction to Biomechanics
- KINE 4020 - Exercise Adherence
- KINE 4805 - Exercise Evaluation and Prescription Laboratory
- KINE 4806 - Exercise Evaluation and Prescription
- KINE 4807 - Advanced Exercise Physiology
- KINE 4809 - Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations
- KINE 4811 - Exercise Prescription for Resistance Training
- KINE 4900 - ECG Interpretation and Exercise Testing
- KINE 4991 - Practicum in Exercise Research
3. Cognates - 27 s.h.
- BIOL 1100 - Principles of Biology I
- BIOL 1101 - Principles of Biology Laboratory I
OR- BIOL 1150 - Principles of Biology: A Human Approach
- BIOL 1151 - Principles of Biology: A Human Approach Discussion
- BIOL 2140 - Human Physiology and Anatomy I
- BIOL 2141 - Human Physiology and Anatomy I Laboratory
- BIOL 2150 - Human Physiology and Anatomy II
- BIOL 2151 - Human Physiology and Anatomy II Laboratory
- BIOS 1500 - Introduction to Biostatistics OR
- MATH 2228 - Elementary Statistical Methods I OR
- MATH 2283 - Statistics for Business
- CHEM 1130 - Organic and Biochemistry for the Allied Health Sciences
OR- CHEM 2750 - Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 2753 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
- (for premed/pre-dental students)
- CHEM 1160 - General Chemistry II
- CHEM 1161 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
- NUTR 1000 - Contemporary Nutrition OR
- NUTR 2105 - Nutrition Science
- PHYS 1251 - General Physics Laboratory I
4. Concentrations - 20 s.h.
(Choose one.)
a. Clinical exercise physiology - 20 s.h.
- KINE 4990 - Pre-internship Seminar for Exercise Physiology
- KINE 4992 - Internship in Clinical Exercise Physiology
Recommended electives (7 s.h.)
Choose 7 s.h. from the following:
- KINE 3020 - Physical Activity and Disease Prevention
- KINE 2050 - Computer Applications in Exercise and Sport Science
- KINE 3300 - Applied Sports Psychology
- KINE 3600 - Coaching Theories
- KINE 4600 - Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
- KINE 3802 - Obesity Prevention and Treatment
- KINE 3880 - Personal Fitness Training
- KINE 3881 - Personal Fitness Training Laboratory
- KINE 4030 - Physical Activity Across the Lifespan
- KINE 4500 - Independent Study in KINE
- KINE 4501 - Independent Study in KINE
- KINE 4502 - Independent Study in KINE
- KINE 4808 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology
- KINE 4901 - Practical Application of Stress Testing
- Any KINE elective course...
- Any KINE elective course except for KINE 1000 and KINE 1001
b. Exercise as medicine - 20 s.h.
(Pre-PT, PA, Nursing, Pre-Med, and Pre-Dental)
- BIOL 1200 - Principles of Biology II AND
- BIOL 1201 - Principles of Biology Laboratory II
OR- PSYC 3206 - Developmental Psychology
- BIOL 2110 - Fundamentals of Microbiology AND
- BIOL 2111 - Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory
OR- PHYS 1260 - General Physics II AND
- PHYS 1261 - General Physics Laboratory II
- ATEP 2800 - Medical Nomenclature for Human Performance
OR- BIOL 2300 - Principles of Genetics
OR- CHEM 2760 - Organic Chemistry II AND
- CHEM 2763 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
OR- HIMA 3000 - Medical Terminology for Health Professionals
Recommended electives (8-10 s.h.)
Choose 8-10 s.h. from the following:
- KINE 3020 - Physical Activity and Disease Prevention
- KINE 2050 - Computer Applications in Exercise and Sport Science
- KINE 3300 - Applied Sports Psychology
- KINE 3600 - Coaching Theories
- KINE 4600 - Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
- KINE 3802 - Obesity Prevention and Treatment
- KINE 3880 - Personal Fitness Training
- KINE 3881 - Personal Fitness Training Laboratory
- KINE 4030 - Physical Activity Across the Lifespan
- KINE 4500 - Independent Study in KINE
- KINE 4501 - Independent Study in KINE
- KINE 4502 - Independent Study in KINE
- KINE 4808 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology
- KINE 4901 - Practical Application of Stress Testing
- Any KINE course...
- Any KINE elective course except for KINE 1000 or KINE 1001
For more information about this degree visit the university's academic catalogs.
