Exercise Physiology, BS

Program Coordinator: Lisa Frederickson (105 Fitness, Instruction, Testing and Training Facility (FITT); 252-737-1293; fredericksonl18@ecu.edu)

The Exercise Physiology, BS 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 or BIOL 1100 , BIOL 1101 ; 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 .

The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:

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

(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)

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: