Spring 2025 Update 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
Spring 2025 Update

Exercise Science, B.S.


NY State Program Code: 28976
HEGIS Code: 1299.30
CIP Code: 31.0505

Required Major GPA: 2.75
Required Overall GPA: 2.75

Credits Required for Major: 60
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

The Exercise Science Program prepares students for careers in strength and conditioning, exercise leadership and personal training. Courses include learning objectives for the American College of Sports Medicine’s Exercise Physiologist certification.

A specialized plan of study may be developed for students who are interested in proceeding to careers in allied health, which may include, but is not limited to physical therapy, medicine (physician or physician assistant), nutrition and nursing. This plan of study is designed in conjunction with an adviser so that students may fulfill pre-requisite courses necessary for application to professional school programs while studying exercise science.

General Education


All students must satisfy the University’s General Education requirements , in addition to the requirements for the major. Students completing the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must also satisfy the University’s foreign language requirement. There is no University requirement for a foreign language for the B.A. degree awarded by other schools of the University or for other bachelor’s degrees such as the B.S. or B.F.A. 

Exercise Science Electives (22 credits)


  •  Exercise Science (ESC, 0854), Physical Education (PED, 0852), Physical Education – Skills (PES, 0853), and Health Studies (HED, 0834) courses approved through advisement.

Physical Therapy/ Allied Health Admission Requirements


Students who are interested in preparing for physical therapy or other allied health professions should see the(their)adviser for specific pre-requisite courses required for admission to professional schools. 

These courses may include the folllowing: two semesters of biology, chemistry, and physics that include both lectures and labs, two courses in psychology, and specific math requirements. Students should check the required prerequisites for professional programs of interest and consult with their adviser.

Degree Map


The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Exercise Science.

Notes


  • Major students must attain a grade of C or higher in all major courses to be eligible for continuance, practicum, or enrollment into 500-level courses.