Exercise Physiology is the study of the physiology associated with human movement and physical activity. A major theme of the Exercise Physiology curriculum involves the acute and chronic adaptations of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic systems to such activities as exercise, sport, recreation, and rehabilitation. In this program, students will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work as evidence-based practitioners in clinical and applied settings. Popular career paths include cardiac rehabilitation, strength and conditioning coaching, corporate fitness, health coaching, and general fitness. Owing to its foundation built on physiology, the Exercise Physiology program is used by some students as a natural stepping stone to other graduate healthcare programs like physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy, chiropractic medicine, physician assistant, nursing, medicine (MD, DO), and podiatry. Finally, students interested in a career in teaching and/or research often choose to continue on to advanced graduate study in PhD and EdD programs.
Contact Information
exp@css.edu
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology at The College of St. Scholastica, the graduate will be able to:
- Analyze the principles of human movement.
- Perform clinical assessments of and exercise protocols for different human populations.
- Evaluate research articles.
- Integrate nutritional requirements with human physiology.
- Demonstrate professional behavior in academic and clinical settings.
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Exercise Physiology major.
Program Requirements
Major Credits: 68-80
Major Residency Credits: 16
Minimum GPA: 2.7
Minimum Grade: C-
Program Required Courses
Doctor of Physical Therapy Intended
Students who are completing the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology with the intention of pursuing the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program are advised to complete the following curriculum.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 68 |
| 1 | 6 |
| Foundations in Biology | |
| Biology of the Cell | |
| Biology of Aging | |
| Molecular Biology | |
| CHM 1120 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| HSC 2209 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| PSC 2002 | Physics II | 4 |
| PSY 3423 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| Total Credits | 88 |
Degree Requirements
To graduate from The College of St. Scholastica, baccalaureate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Total Credits: 120
Upper Division Credits: 40
Residency Requirement: 30
Minimum GPA: 2.0
