The Program (Major Code: BS8122)
Exercise Physiology is the study of how the body responds to the stress of exercise. This
includes how the body responds to the acute stimulus of exercise stress, as well as, how
the body adapts to a chronic exercise stimulus (training). This requires an understanding
of basic human anatomy, human physiology and exercise physiology. This background knowledge
can be applied to evaluate physical fitness levels and then develop and administer appropriately
designed exercise prescriptions.
An exercise physiologist applies these skills to meet the fitness needs of all populations,
including clinical rehabilitation (cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation), general heath
promotion and disease prevention (community and corporate fitness), and performance enhancement
of an athletic population (strength and conditioning coaches).
Exercise Physiology is one of the two programs included in the area of sport sciences in
the School of Recreation and Sport Sciences. Upon successful completion of all requirements
and official application for degree conferral, a student will be awarded the Bachelor
of Science in Sport Sciences. The program option can be used to fulfill most of the
School of Physical Therapy’s Prerequisites for admission.
Students interested in the Exercise Physiology program will enter Ohio University with a pre-major code of ND8122 (Pre-Exercise Physiology). To be admitted into the major, you must apply and be accepted after successful completion of 10 required courses and achieving an accumulative g.p.a. of 2.0 or higher.
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Admission
Requirements
1. Complete the following courses with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in each course:
BIOS 170 & 171 Introduction to Zoology (10 hours)
CHEM 121-123 Principles of Chemistry (12 hours)
OR 151-153 Fundamentals of Chemistry (15 hours)
MATH 163A Introduction to Calculus (4 hours)
OR MATH 263A Calculus (5 hours)
OR Math 266A Calculus with Appplication to Biology (4 hours)
PESS 125 Human Movement & Fit Perspectives (4 hours)
PESS 203 Introduction to Exercise Physiology (3 hours)
PESS 348 Exercise Testing and Prescription (5 hours)
PHYS 201 Introduction to Physics (5 hours)
2. Upon successful completion of these requirements, you must seek admission to the
major.
For Pre-Exercise Physiology Majors:
The Exercise Physiology Program Application is available in the School of Recreation and Sport Sciences (Grover E16) or
from the program coordinator. The completed form and a current DARS report must be submitted by the end of the SECOND WEEK of the quarter following completion of
the admission requirements to the Exercise Physiology program coordinator.
For All other majors:
For students in any other major seeking admission into the Exercise Physiology major, the Exercise Physiology Program Application form is available in the School of Recreation and Sport Sciences (Grover E160) or from the program coordinator. The completed form, a current DARS report, and the Application for Update Program(s) must be submitted by the end of the SEVENTH WEEK of the quarter following completion of
the admission requirements to the Exercise Physiology program coordinator.
Upon review and verification of your g.p.a. and course requirements,
applicants meeting the requirements will be admitted to the program. Students are advised
to make a decision about a major as early as possible in order to apply to the program in a timely
fashion.
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