2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog w/ June Addendum 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog w/ June Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Exercise Science, B.S.


The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science PTA Pathway Program offers innovative educational opportunities that respond to societal needs. The program offers Physical Therapist Assistants the opportunity for degree and career advancement. The program fosters diverse graduates who are competent, autonomous and contemporary exercise physiologists who focus on the betterment of the health, fitness, and quality of life of diverse populations across their lifespan. Graduates of the program integrate evidence-informed strategies into client management for the well-being of a diverse population across their lifespans.

Additional Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Pathway Program

  • GPA of 2.8 cumulative undergraduate recommended
  • Current PTA license/ certificate
  • Successful completion of the review of application components, including video essay, reference letter, and resume

Program Goals

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science will:

  • Design comprehensive health and fitness programs for a variety of populations across their lifespan;
  • Integrate mitigating risk and maximizing effectiveness of facility management and wellness-plan implementation; and,
  • Prepare for the American College of Sports Medicines Exercise Physiologist certification exam.

Exercise Science Requirements


Students are required to complete 120 credits for the Bachelor of Science Degree. Students receive 53 credits as a licensed/certified Physical Therapist Assistant.  Students are required to complete 67 credits for degree completion of Bachelor of Science Degree. 

Experiential Learning courses - 9 semester hours: