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Exercise Physiology - Ph.D.

The Ph.D. degree in Exercise Physiology prepares students for a wide variety of career options, including exercise prescription and research. The program develops the competencies needed for those who intend to teach exercise physiology, pursue research or apply exercise physiology in practice.

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Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Exercise Physiology - Ph.D.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Previous degree in exercise science or equivalent preparation
Minimum 2.750 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.500 GPA is recommended) starting with spring 2026 admission term, minimum 3.000 graduate GPA will be required
Official transcript(s)
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Goal statement
Two letters of recommendation
Interview
English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score

¹: International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester
- Rolling admissions
Spring Semester
- Rolling admissions
Summer Term
- Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Execute original research within the field of exercise physiology for publication or presentation.
Understand physiological responses to exercise for a variety of populations and conditions.
Statistically analyze and interpret research in the field of exercise physiology.

Coursework

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Major Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements
EXPH 73050	RESEARCH PROCESSES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	3
EXPH 73051	QUANTITATIVE AND RESEARCH METHODS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	3
EXPH 73091	RESEARCH SEMINAR (taken twice) ¹	2
Exercise Physiology Electives, choose from the following:		9
EXPH 75075	MUSCLE FUNCTION AND EXERCISE
EXPH 75076	ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS AND EXERCISE
EXPH 75081	ENERGY METABOLISM AND BODY COMPOSITION
EXPH 75084	CARDIOVASCULAR-RESPIRATORY DYNAMICS DURING EXERCISE
Physiology Electives, choose from the following:		6
EXPH 70610	PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING:IMPLICATIONS FOR HUMAN BEHAVIOR
EXPH 75080	PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF EXERCISE AND SPORT
EXPH 75086	NEUROBIOLOGY OF EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT
Additional electives as approved by faculty advisor
Culminating Requirement
EXPH 83098	RESEARCH	12
EXPH 83199	DISSERTATION I ²	30
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		65

¹: Students must enroll in EXPH 73091 for two semesters.
²: Upon admission to candidacy, each doctoral candidate must register for EXPH 83199. It is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for Dissertation I for a total of 30 credit hours, and thereafter EXPH 83299, each semester until all requirements for the degree have been met. The dissertation must show that the student has the competency to conduct research in a discriminating and original manner. The quality of the dissertation must be such that one or more articles acceptable for publication in a professional journal may be expected to be derived from it.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary
Minimum Major GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
-	3.000

Only in rare instances does a student fulfill the educational and research expectations within the minimum-credit-hour requirement for this degree. Any deficiencies in a doctoral student’s academic preparation must be corrected very early in the approved academic program.

Candidacy Examination

Students will be required to pass an oral and written candidacy examination after coursework is completed before beginning their dissertation. Prior to taking the candidacy examination, the student must demonstrate his or her ability to conduct independent research related to the field of exercise physiology. This may be in the form of a completed thesis, an independent study project or an article published in an acceptable research journal. The acceptability of such evidence is to be determined by faculty advising students in exercise physiology.

Program Delivery

Delivery:
- In person
Location:
- Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Exercise Physiology - Ph.D.

Biological science teachers, postsecondary

9.3%

much faster than the average

64,700

number of jobs

$85,600

potential earnings

Exercise physiologists

11.3%

much faster than the average

19,800

number of jobs

$50,280

potential earnings

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

6.1%

faster than the average

138,300

number of jobs

$91,510

potential earnings

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^{* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.}

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Exercise Physiology - M.S.

Become a leader in exercise physiology with Kent State's master's degree. Our rigorous program is designed to prepare you for a successful career in academia or research. With access to cutting-edge facilities and expert faculty, you'll gain the knowledge and experience needed to make an impact in the field.

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The Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology prepares graduates for a wide variety of career options, including exercise prescription and research, as well as future doctoral study. Representative faculty research includes the areas of body composition, metabolism/nutritional requirements, environment, clinical exercise physiology and the physiology of aging as it is influenced by physical activity and fitness.

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Admissions for Exercise Physiology - M.S.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree in exercise science, or equivalent preparation, from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
Official transcript(s)
Goal statement
Two letters of recommendation
English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score

Degree applicants are expected to have substantial preparation in the sciences, usually including coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, anatomy, kinesiology and exercise physiology.

¹: International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester
- Rolling admissions
Spring Semester
- Rolling admissions
Summer Term
- Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Describe physiological responses to exercise for a variety of populations and conditions related to human performance.
Apply the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to assess, motivate and prescribe exercise or strength and conditioning as appropriate for an exercise physiologist.
Utilize statistical methods to analyze and interpret data applicable to the exercise physiology field.

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Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements
ATTR 53018	ETHICAL LEADERSHIP FOR HEALTH CARE	3
EXPH 63050	RESEARCH PROCESS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	3
EXPH 63051	QUANTITATIVE AND RESEARCH METHODS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	3
EXPH 63091	RESEARCH SEMINAR	1
EXPH 65081	ENERGY METABOLISM AND BODY COMPOSITION	3
EXPH 65084	CARDIOVASCULAR-RESPIRATORY DYNAMICS DURING EXERCISE	3
Major Electives, choose from the following:		9
BSCI 50020	BIOLOGY OF AGING
BSCI 50431	NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
EXPH 50612	EXERCISE LEADERSHIP FOR THE OLDER ADULT
EXPH 55065	EXERCISE TESTING
EXPH 55070	ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
EXPH 55081	ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE
EXPH 60610	PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING: IMPLICATIONS FOR HUMAN BEHAVIOR
EXPH 63098	RESEARCH
EXPH 65080	PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF EXERCISE AND SPORT
EXPH 65086	NEUROBIOLOGY OF MOVEMENT AND EXERCISE
NUTR 63518	ADVANCED SPORTS NUTRITION
Addtional electives chosen in consultation with advisor
Culminating Requirement
Choose from the following:		6
EXPH 63098 & EXPH 65192	RESEARCH and INTERNSHIP IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
EXPH 63199	THESIS I
EXPH 65192	INTERNSHIP IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		31

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary
Minimum Major GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
-	3.000

Only in rare instances does a student fulfill the educational and research expectations within the minimum credit-hour requirement for this degree. Any deficiencies for a doctoral academic preparation must be corrected very early in the approved academic program.

No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Program Delivery

Delivery:
- In person
Location:
- Kent Campus

Accreditation for Exercise Physiology - M.S.

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Education Recognition Program

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Exercise Physiology - M.S.

Biological science teachers, postsecondary

9.3%

much faster than the average

64,700

number of jobs

$85,600

potential earnings

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

6.1%

faster than the average

138,300

number of jobs

$91,510

potential earnings

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Exercise Science - B.S.

The Exercise Science B.S. program focuses on the scientific study of human movement and exercise, preparing students for careers in fields such as sports performance, rehabilitation, fitness and health promotion. You'll learn from experienced faculty members and gain hands-on experience through internships, research opportunities and our state-of-the-art exercise science lab.

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science comprises four concentrations:

The Exercise Physiology concentration prepares students for graduate school in exercise physiology or health care professions.
The Exercise Specialist concentration enables students to prepare for work in the clinical setting, ranging from a career in wellness to cardiac rehabilitation.
The Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine concentration prepares students for subsequent graduate school in these areas. The pre-podiatric medicine track is designed to be a combined program with Kent State University's College of Podiatric Medicine. Successful completion of this program, however does not guarantee acceptance into the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Please see the Podiatric Medicine doctoral program in the catalog for more information about the application process and acceptance criteria.
The Strength and Conditioning concentration is designed to assist those that wish to pursue a career in the field of strength and conditioning. This may include working with all levels of athletes in a strength and conditioning facility.

The goal of the program is to prepare competent entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (abilities) learning domains. Individual course content, objectives, and assessments are structured to achieve this larger goal.

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Admissions for Exercise Science - B.S.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Current Kent State and Transfer Students: Active Kent State students who wish to change their major must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at Kent State and earned a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State GPA to be admitted. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at Kent State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at Kent State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Transfer students visit the admissions website for transfer students for more information.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Master the scientific and theoretical concepts of physiology critical to an entry-level Exercise Scientist.
Apply the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to assess, motivate and prescribe exercise or strength and conditioning as appropriate for an entry-level Exercise Scientist.
Utilize statistical methods to analyze and interpret data applicable to the exercise science field

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Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ATTR 15003	CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES	2
or EXSC 15003	CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
or IHS 15003	CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
ATTR/EXSC 25057	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) ¹	4
ATTR/EXSC 25058	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) ¹	4
ATTR/EXSC 35054	BIOMECHANICS	3
EXSC 35080	PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE	4
EXSC 35068	STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST ²	3
EXSC 45065	EXERCISE TESTING ³	3
or EXSC 45070	ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
EXSC 45081	ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (WIC) ⁴	3
EXSC 45481	SEMINAR IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	1
GERO 14029	INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS)	3
NUTR 23511	SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS)	3
NURS 20950	HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS	3
or PESP 25033	LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
PH 30015	UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM	3
or SPAD 35025	FACILITY MANAGEMENT
SEPP 20026	PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE	3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
CHEM 10060	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)	4
CHEM 10061	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)	4
CHEM 10062	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)	1
CHEM 10063	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)	1
PSYC 11762	GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS)	3
UC 10001	FLASHES 101	1
Kent Core Composition		6
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)		9
Concentrations
Choose from the following:		49
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Specialist
Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine
Strength and Conditioning Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		120

¹: Students who have successfully completed BSCI 11010/BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21010/BSCI 21020 may use those courses in place of ATTR 25057/ATTR 25058 and EXSC 25057/EXSC 25058.
²: Students who have successfully completed MATH 12022 or PSYC 21621 may use those courses in place of EXSC 35068.
³: EXSC 45065 is strongly recommended for students in the Strength and Conditioning concentration. Students in the Exercise Specialist concentration are required to take both courses; one will fulfill major requirements and the other will fulfill concentration requirements.
⁴: A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill writing-intensive requirement.

Exercise Physiology Concentration Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ATTR 25036	RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES	3
CHEM 20481	BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I	4
or CHEM 30481	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
EXSC 35040	PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING	3
EXSC 45022	EXERCISE LEADERSHIP ¹	2
or EXSC 45023	PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION
EXSC 45096	INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (ELR) ²	3
NUTR 33512	INTERMEDIATE NUTRITION SCIENCE	3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
MATH 11009	MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR)	3-4
or MATH 11010	ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) ³		28
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		49

¹: For Exercise Leadership, the final exam is the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) certification. This certification requires that you be in your last semester of your senior year. For Professional Certification Preparation, the final exam is the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). This certification requires that you are in the last year of the program.
²: This course can be taken 1-6 credits. It is repeatable up to 6 credits (45 contact hours per credit).
³: Students are strongly encouraged to meet with faculty advisor when selecting electives.

Exercise Specialist Concentration Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ATTR 25036	RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES	3
ATTR 45040	PATHOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS	3
or EXSC 34000	EXERCISE SCIENCE FOR ESPORTS
EXSC 35040	PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING	3
EXSC 35075	EXERCISE PROGRAMMING	3
EXSC 40612	EXERCISE LEADERSHIP FOR THE OLDER ADULT	3
EXSC 45022	EXERCISE LEADERSHIP ¹	2
or EXSC 45023	PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION
EXSC 45040	ADVANCED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING	3
EXSC 45065	EXERCISE TESTING ²	3
or EXSC 45070	ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
EXSC 45492	INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR) ³	3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
MATH 11009	MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR)	3-4
or MATH 11010	ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) ⁴		20
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		49

¹: For Exercise Leadership, the final exam is the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) certification. This certification requires that you be in your last semester of your senior year. For Professional Certification Preparation, the final exam is the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). This certification requires that you are in the last year of the program.
²: EXSC 45065 and EXSC 45070 are both required for students in the Exercise Specialist concentration; one fulfills major requirements and the other fulfills concentration requirements.
³: State or Federal background checks may be required for practicum/internship experiences. This course can be taken for 1-8 credits and is repeatable up to 8 credits (45 contact hours per credit).
⁴: Students are strongly encouraged to meet with faculty advisor when selecting electives.

Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine Concentration Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BSCI 10110	BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)	4
BSCI 10120	BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)	4
EXSC 43098	RESEARCH IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (ELR) ²	3
or EXSC 45492	INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR)
HED 14020	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY	3
NUTR 33512	INTERMEDIATE NUTRITION SCIENCE	3
PHY 13001	GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)	4
PHY 13002	GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)	4
PHY 13021	GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB)	1
PHY 13022	GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)	1
PSYC 40111	PSYCHOPATHOLOGY	3
Chemistry Elective, choose from the following (depending on career goals):		4-8
CHEM 20481	BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
CHEM 30481 & CHEM 30482 & CHEM 30475 & CHEM 30476	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II ³
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
MATH 11010	ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)	3
MATH 11022	TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR)	3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) ⁴		9
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		49

¹: This course can be taken for 1-3 credits and is repeatable up to 12 credits (45 contact hours per credit).
²: State or Federal background checks may be required for practicum/internship experiences. This course can be taken for 1-8 credits and is repeatable up to 8 credits (45 contact hours per credit).
³: Organic Chemistry series recommended for those students planning to apply to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.
⁴: Students are strongly encouraged to meet with faculty advisor when selecting electives. Maximum 9 credit hours from the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree can be used to fulfill general electives for students admitted to the combined bachelor's/doctoral degree program.

Strength and Conditioning Concentration Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
ATTR 25036	RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES	3
EXSC 35075	EXERCISE PROGRAMMING	3
EXSC 35040	PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING	3
EXSC 45023	PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION ¹	2
EXSC 45040	ADVANCED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING	3
EXSC 45492	INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR)	6
NUTR 23520	SPORTS NUTRITION	3
SEPP 40020	HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES IN SPORT	3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
MATH 11009	MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR)	3-4
or MATH 11010	ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) ³		20
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		49

¹: The final exam is the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. This certification requires that you are in the last year of the program.
²: State or Federal background checks may be required for practicum/internship experiences. This course can be taken for 1-8 credits and is repeatable up to 8 credits (45 contact hours per credit).
³: Students are strongly encouraged to meet with faculty advisor when selecting electives.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary
Minimum Major GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
2.250	2.000

Admission into physical therapy or occupational therapy graduate programs is competitive by GPA.

Roadmaps

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Exercise Physiology Concentration
Exercise Specialist Concentration
Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine Concentration
Strength and Conditioning Concentration

Roadmaps

Exercise Physiology Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester One		Credits
ATTR 15003 or EXSC 15003 or IHS 15003	CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES	2
MATH 11009 or MATH 11010	MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR) or ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)	3-4
UC 10001	FLASHES 101	1
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Two
CHEM 10060	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)	4
CHEM 10062	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)	1
PSYC 11762	GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS)	3
Kent Core Requirement		3
General Elective		3
	Credit Hours	14
Semester Three
ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)	4
EXSC 45481	SEMINAR IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	1
CHEM 10061	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)	4
CHEM 10063	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)	1
NUTR 23511	SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS)	3
NURS 20950 or PESP 25033	HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS or LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT	3
	Credit Hours	16
Semester Four
ATTR 25058 or EXSC 25058	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)	4
EXSC 35068	STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST	3
GERO 14029	INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS)	3
SEPP 20026	PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE	3
Kent Core Requirement		3
	Credit Hours	16
Semester Five
ATTR 25036	RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES	3
ATTR 35054 or EXSC 35054	BIOMECHANICS or BIOMECHANICS	3
CHEM 20481 or CHEM 30481	BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I or ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I	4
EXSC 35080	PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE	4
General Elective		3
	Credit Hours	17
Semester Six
EXSC 35040	PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING	3
EXSC 45065 or EXSC 45070	EXERCISE TESTING or ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST	3
General Electives		9
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Seven
EXSC 45081	ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (WIC)	3
NUTR 33512	INTERMEDIATE NUTRITION SCIENCE	3
PH 30015 or SPAD 35025	UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM or FACILITY MANAGEMENT	3
General Electives		6
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Eight
EXSC 45022 or EXSC 45023	EXERCISE LEADERSHIP or PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION	2
EXSC 45096	INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (ELR)	3
General Electives		7
	Credit Hours	12
	Minimum Total Credit Hours:	120

Exercise Specialist Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Semester One		Credits
ATTR 15003 or EXSC 15003 or IHS 15003	CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES	2
MATH 11009 or MATH 11010	MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR) or ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)	3-4
UC 10001	FLASHES 101	1
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Two
CHEM 10060	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)	4
CHEM 10062	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)	1
PSYC 11762	GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS)	3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
	Credit Hours	14
Semester Three
ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)	4
CHEM 10061	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)	4
CHEM 10063	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)	1
NURS 20950 or PESP 25033	HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS or LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT	3
SEPP 20026	PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE	3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Four
ATTR 25058 or EXSC 25058	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)	4
EXSC 35068	STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST	3
GERO 14029	INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS)	3
NUTR 23511	SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS)	3
General Elective		3
	Credit Hours	16
Semester Five
ATTR 25036	RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES	3
ATTR 35054 or EXSC 35054	BIOMECHANICS or BIOMECHANICS	3
EXSC 35080	PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE	4
General Electives		6
	Credit Hours	16
Semester Six
EXSC 35040	PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING	3
EXSC 45065	EXERCISE TESTING	3
EXSC 45070	ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST	3
EXSC 45481	SEMINAR IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	1
PH 30015 or SPAD 35025	UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM or FACILITY MANAGEMENT	3
	Credit Hours	13
Semester Seven
EXSC 40612	EXERCISE LEADERSHIP FOR THE OLDER ADULT	3
ATTR 45040 or EXSC 34000	PATHOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS or EXERCISE SCIENCE FOR ESPORTS	3
EXSC 45081	ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (WIC)	3
General Electives		7
	Credit Hours	16
Semester Eight
EXSC 35075	EXERCISE PROGRAMMING	3
EXSC 45022 or EXSC 45023	EXERCISE LEADERSHIP or PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION	2
EXSC 45040	ADVANCED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING	3
EXSC 45492	INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR)	3
General Electives		4
	Credit Hours	15
	Minimum Total Credit Hours:	120

Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Semester One		Credits
ATTR 15003 or EXSC 15003 or IHS 15003	CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES	2
BSCI 10120	BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)	4
CHEM 10060	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)	4
CHEM 10062	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)	1
MATH 11010	ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)	3
UC 10001	FLASHES 101	1
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Two
BSCI 10110	BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)	4
CHEM 10061	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)	4
CHEM 10063	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)	1
MATH 11022	TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR)	3
SEPP 20026	PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE	3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Three
ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)	4
HED 14020	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY	3
PSYC 11762	GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS)	3
Chemistry Elective		4
	Credit Hours	14
Semester Four
ATTR 25058 or EXSC 25058	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)	4
GERO 14029	INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS)	3
General Electives (may be used to fulfill Organic Chemistry series)		6
Kent Core Requirement		3
	Credit Hours	16
Semester Five
ATTR 35054 or EXSC 35054	BIOMECHANICS or BIOMECHANICS	3
EXSC 35068	STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST	3
EXSC 45481	SEMINAR IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	1
NUTR 23511	SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS)	3
PHY 13001	GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)	4
PHY 13021	GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB)	1
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Six
EXSC 35080	PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE	4
NUTR 33512	INTERMEDIATE NUTRITION SCIENCE	3
PHY 13002	GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)	4
PHY 13022	GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)	1
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
	Credit Hours	18
Semester Seven
EXSC 45081	ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (WIC)	3
NURS 20950 or PESP 25033	HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS or LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT	3
PH 30015 or SPAD 35025	UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM or FACILITY MANAGEMENT	3
PSYC 40111	PSYCHOPATHOLOGY	3
Kent Core Requirement		3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Eight
EXSC 43098 or EXSC 45492	RESEARCH IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (ELR) or INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR)	3
EXSC 45065 or EXSC 45070	EXERCISE TESTING or ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST	3
Kent Core Requirement		3
General Electives		3
	Credit Hours	12
	Minimum Total Credit Hours:	120

Strength and Conditioning Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Semester One		Credits
ATTR 15003 or EXSC 15003 or IHS 15003	CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES	2
MATH 11009 or MATH 11010	MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR) or ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)	3-4
UC 10001	FLASHES 101	1
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Two
CHEM 10060	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)	4
CHEM 10062	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)	1
PSYC 11762	GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS)	3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
	Credit Hours	14
Semester Three
ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)	4
CHEM 10061	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)	4
CHEM 10063	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)	1
NURS 20950 or PESP 25033	HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS or LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT	3
SEPP 20026	PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE	3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Four
ATTR 25058 or EXSC 25058	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)	4
EXSC 35068	STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST	3
GERO 14029	INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS)	3
NUTR 23511	SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS)	3
General Elective		3
	Credit Hours	16
Semester Five
ATTR 25036	RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES	3
ATTR 35054	BIOMECHANICS	3
EXSC 35040	PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING	3
EXSC 35080	PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE	4
NUTR 23520	SPORTS NUTRITION	3
	Credit Hours	16
Semester Six
EXSC 45065 or EXSC 45070	EXERCISE TESTING or ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST	3
EXSC 45481	SEMINAR IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	1
PH 30015 or SPAD 35025	UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM or FACILITY MANAGEMENT	3
General Elective		9
	Credit Hours	16
Semester Seven
EXSC 45081	ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (WIC)	3
EXSC 45492	INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR)	3
SEPP 40020	HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES IN SPORT	3
General Elective		4
	Credit Hours	13
Semester Eight
EXSC 35075	EXERCISE PROGRAMMING	3
EXSC 45023	PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION	2
EXSC 45040	ADVANCED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING	3
EXSC 45492	INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR)	3
General Elective		4
	Credit Hours	15
	Minimum Total Credit Hours:	120

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Physical therapists

18.2%

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258,200

number of jobs

$91,010

potential earnings

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