Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

The exercise physiology (EP) program prepares students for competitive graduate school programs. Graduates have gone on to allied health/patient care programs in medicine, physical therapy, physician's assistance, occupational therapy, nursing, dentistry, optometry, and podiatry. Additionally, many of our graduates pursue post baccalaureate training at the master's and doctoral level in exercise physiology, biomechanics, physiology, biochemistry, and other research-related programs. The combination of course work (science and exercise physiology) provides students with unique insight into utilizing exercise as a treatment modality for health enhancement.

Lecture, labs, and practical experiences separate the EP degree from other programs. The uniqueness of the EP degree is the many "hands on" opportunities available to students. Students are afforded the opportunity to work in a variety of research settings ranging from bench science to applied research. A semester-long internship provides students with a "job-like" experience that many times helps direct the student's career focus.