Exercise Physiology, BS

Program Coordinator: Kandy Houmard (109 Fitness, Instruction, Testing and Training Facility (FITT); 252-737-1291; houmardk@ecu.edu)

The program provides competencies and knowledge in the field of exercise physiology. Graduates of the program are prepared to pursue further academic training in exercise physiology, physical therapy, medicine, and other allied health careers. A minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA and 32 s.h. general education are required for admission. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in BIOL 1150 , BIOL 1151 ; CHEM 1150 , CHEM 1151 ; ENGL 1100 , ENGL 2201 ; MATH 1065 . Majors must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in BIOL 2140 , BIOL 2141 , BIOL 2150 , BIOL 2151 ; CHEM 1160 , CHEM 1161 .

Minimum degree requirement is 120 s.h. of credit as follows:

1. General education requirements including those listed below - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit see General Education Program.)

2. Core - 33 s.h.

3. Cognates - 27 s.h.

4. Concentrations - 20 s.h.

(Choose one.)

a. Clinical exercise physiology - 20 s.h.

Recommended electives (7 s.h.)

Choose 7 s.h. from the following:

b. Exercise as medicine - 20 s.h.

(Pre-PT, PA, Nursing, Pre-Med, and Pre-Dental)

Recommended electives (8-10 s.h.)

Choose 8-10 s.h. from the following: