Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiology is the study of acute and chronic adaptations associated with physical activity and exercise training.  The major comprises the study of how exercise impacts health and human performance and prescribing individualized exercise programs to meet participant health, fitness and human performance goals. A degree in exercise physiology serves as a pathway to direct employment and provides prerequisite education to pursue advanced study at the graduate level. If a future career involves movement, allied health, or medicine then a degree in exercise physiology is an excellent credential.

BS Exercise Physiology Handbook 

Program Outcomes 

Graduates are employed in fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, strength and conditioning, sports performance, cardiopulmonary and oncology rehabilitation, clinical exercise physiology, dietetics, sports nutrition, medicine (physician, physician assistant), pharmaceutical sales, health coaching, education, and many more. (note:  Careers may require advanced degree beyond a BS in exercise physiology.)

BS Exercise Physiology Competencies

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs () upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Exercise Sciences.  Accreditation assures students that they will receive a quality education, and that the major meets established benchmarks for the exercise physiology profession.