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 provides students expertise in science and exercise physiology with unique insight into utilizing exercise as a treatment modality for health and disease, lifestyle, and performance enhancement. Graduates of the program are prepared to pass national credentialing examinations and pursue further academic training in exercise physiology, physical therapy, medicine, and other allied health careers.

Students choose between two concentrations: applied exercise physiology or prehealth professions. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for students in the applied exercise physiology concentration and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for students in the prehealth professions concentration.

Students are required to have 32 s.h. of general education courses for admission to the degree program. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in BIOL 1150 , BIOL 1151 or BIOL 1100 , BIOL 1101 ; CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1150 , CHEM 1151 ; ENGL 1100 , ENGL 2201 ; and 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 or BIOL 2130 ; CHEM 1130 or 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 - 24 s.h.

3. Cognates - 18-23 s.h.

4. Concentrations - 29-42 s.h.

(Choose one.)

a. Applied exercise physiology - 32-37 s.h.

Recommended electives (6-11 s.h.)

Choose from the following:

b. Prehealth professions - 29-42 s.h.

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

Recommended electives (8-17 s.h.)

Choose from the following:

5. Minor and/or electives to complete requirements for graduation.

ECU Minor Requirements Policy

The university’s policy regarding double counting credits between major and minor can be found in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section of this catalog. See “Minor Requirements”.

No more than 9 credit hours required for satisfying a major can count towards the credits required for satisfying a minor, excluding specified cognates (required courses but outside of the major discipline).
Individual programs may have additional restrictions.
A student may not major and minor in the same discipline as defined by the program’s 6-digit CIP code.

If you have questions, please reach out to your program coordinator or director.