Program Overview

Program Guide

Exercise Physiology

The Exercise Physiology major prepares students for graduate study in exercise physiology, physical therapy, and other health fields, including medical school, as well as positions as personal trainers and health fitness instructors with both hospital-based wellness programs and corporate fitness programs.

Description of Major

The Exercise Physiology major is available only at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL, and is not available via online/distance learning.

Prerequisite Coursework

Requirements for admission to the upper-division major include:

• Completion of at least 52 hours of credit with a minimum grade point average of 2.00
• Completion of at least half the required General Education hours, including English composition and mathematics, or an A.A. Degree
• Completion of the following courses:
  • MAC 1105 (3) College Algebra
  • MAC X114 (3) Analytic Trigonometry or approved alternative
  • MAC X140 (3) Pre-calculus Algebra or approved alternative
  • HUN X201 (3) The Science of Nutrition
  • CHM X045, X045L (3,1) General Chemistry I with Lab
  • CHM X046, X046L (3,1) General Chemistry II with Lab
  • BSC X010, X010L (3,1) Biological Science I, Lab
  • PSY X012 (3) General Psychology

Requirements

Major Program of Studies

The major program of studies requires 78 hours, with a final grade of C minus or better in all major courses.

• Department/Major Requirements (25 hours):
  • HUN 1201 (3) Science of Nutrition
  • HUN 3224 (3) Intermediary Metabolism of Nutrients I
  • HUN 3226 (3) Intermediary Metabolism of Nutrients II
  • PET 3102 (1) Introduction to Exercise Science ("S" grade required)
  • PET 3322, 3322L (3,1) Functional Anatomy and Physiology I (or BSC2085 and BSC2085L)
  • PET 3323C (4) Functional Anatomy and Physiology II (or BSC2086 and BSC2086L)
  • APK 3110C (4) Applied Exercise Physiology
  • PET 4551 (3) Exercise Testing and Prescription
• Select three (3) of the following (9 hours minimum):
  • HSC 4711 (3) Wellness and Risk Reduction
  • PET 3361 (3) Nutrition and Sport
  • APK 4400 (3) Sport Psychology
  • APK 3164 (3) Eating Disorders and Body Image
  • ATR 3102 (3) Athletic Training (for non-majors)
  • APK 3113 (3) Strength and Conditioning
  • PET 4076 (4) Physical Dimensions of Aging
  • APK4401 (3) Exercise Psychology
  • APK4402 (3) Applied Sport Psychology
  • HUN4362 (3) Fundamental Foods
  • APK4403 (3) Performance Psychology
  • PET 4051 (3) Human Movement Studies
  • PET3932r (3) Special Topics

Required Coursework Outside of Department/College

(44 hours):

• MAC 1114 (3) Analytic Trigonometry
• MAC 1140 (3) Pre-calculus Algebra
• STA 2122 (3) Introduction to Applied Statistics or STA 2023 (3)
• PSY 2012 (3) General Psychology
• CHM 1045, 1045L (3,1) General Chemistry I and Lab
• CHM 1046, 1046L (3,1) General Chemistry II and Lab
• CHM 3217, 3217L (3,1) One Semester Organic Chemistry and Lab or all of: CHM 2210, CHM 2211, CHM 2211L (3,3,3) Organic I, II, II Lab
• BCH 3023C (3) Introduction to Biochemistry or BCH 4053 (3) General Biochemistry I
• BSC 2010, 2010L (3, 1) Biological Sciences I and lab
• BSC 2011, 2011L (3, 1) Biological Sciences II and lab
• PHY 2053C (4) College Physics A with Lab
• PHY 2054C (4) College Physics B with Lab

Digital Literacy

(0-3 hours beyond major):

• CGS 2060 Computer Fluency (3) or any University accepted Digital Literacy course

Oral Communication Competency

(0-3 hours beyond major):

• Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met through any University approved college-level course; SPC 1017 suggested.

Minimum Program Requirements - Summary

• Minimum hours required: 120
• General Education: 36
• Prerequisites: 0 beyond GE and major coursework
• Major Coursework: 78
• Minor Coursework: 0
• Digital Literacy: 0-3
• Oral Competency: 0-3
• Electives to bring total hours to 120

Mapping

Mapping is FSU's academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion. Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors.

Remarks

1. A minimum of 45 hours at the 3000 level or above, 30 of which must be taken at this University.
2. Half of the major course semester hours must be completed in residence at this University.
3. The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at this University.

Employment Information

• Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Exercise Leader, Fitness Instructor/Consultant, Corporate Fitness Manager, Exercise Testing Technician, Fitness Club Manager, Activities Director, Health & Fitness Advisor, Exercise Physiologist
• Representative Employers: Athletic Teams, Hospitals, Fitness Centers, Private Practice, Health Organizations, Spas/Resorts, Health Departments