Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology Concentration

Location(s): Edinboro Campus

The Exercise Physiology Concentration provides a strong component of practical application and experiential learning in the field of exercise science. Our faculty pride themselves in incorporating hands-on learning through laboratory experiences as well as campus and community opportunities. Career possibilities include corporate fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, strength and conditioning coaching, and research assistant as well as pre-Physical Therapy and pre-Occupational Therapy. In fact, data shows that the highest percentage of students accepted into Physical Therapy.

Advisement Sheet

General Education

Oral Communication - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Written Communication - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Quantitative Reason - MATH 1010 - Quantitative Reasoning Credit Hours: 3
Technological Literacy - EXSC 1840 - Technology Integration in Health and Fitness Credit Hours: 3
Arts and Humanities - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Arts and Humanities - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Arts and Humanities - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Social Sciences - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Social Sciences - SPT 2050 - Sport Ethics & Integrity Credit Hours: 3
Social Sciences - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Natural Sciences and Tech - EXSC 1310 - Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Wellness I Credit Hours: 3
Natural Sciences and Tech - EXSC 1315 - Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Wellness II Credit Hours: 3
Natural Sciences and Tech - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Student Elective - SPT 3000 - Peak Performance in Sport Credit Hours: 3

Competencies

Quantitative Applications - EXSC 3314 - Kinesiology Credit Hours: 3
Applied Methodologies - EXSC 3350 - Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3
Intercultural Fluency - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
Ethical Reasoning - SPT 2050 - Sport Ethics & Integrity Credit Hours: 3
Information Literacy - EXSC 4370 - Research in Human Performance Credit Hours: 3
Writing Intensive -
EXSC 3314 - Kinesiology
Credit Hours: 3
Writing Intensive -EXSC 4125 - Evaluating Research in Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 3
Keystone Experience -EXSC 4370 - Research in Human Performance Credit Hours: 3

Major

Required Major Courses

EXSC 1100 - Introduction to Fitness Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 2323 - Introduction to Strength and Conditioning Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 2260 - Sports Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 2365 - Health Emergencies Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 3220 - Health Promotion Credit Hours: 3
SPT 3150 - Facility and Event Management Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 3314 - Kinesiology Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 3350 - Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 3360 - Adpt Physical Education Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 3365 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credit Hours: 3
SPT 4235 - Risk Management for Sports Professions Credit Hours: 3
SPT 4250 - Organization and Administration of Sport Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 4125 - Evaluating Research in Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 4953 - Internship in Exercise Science Credit Hours: 1 TO 15

Required Concentration Courses

EXSC 4500 - Exercise Physiology II Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 4370 - Research in Human Performance Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 4306 - Worksite Field Experience Credit Hours: 3

Total Credits: 120

Depending on the program of study, students may need to complete additional credits to ensure the total credit hour requirement is met.