Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences - Exercise Physiology
The B.S.H.S. in Exercise Physiology is the major of choice for students that desire to enter this broad field that includes careers in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, performance specialists, strength & conditioning coaches, exercise physiologists, corporate fitness, and many more. Majors will select one of three concentrations: Strength & Conditioning, Clinical Exercise Physiology or Personal Training and Fitness. Core coursework will cover core content in the areas of anatomy, nutrition, physiology, exercise testing, and exercise prescription. Concentration coursework will then elaborate on the key differences in the fields of strength & conditioning, the clinical side of exercise physiology, and personal training and fitness and all three concentrations require a capstone internship experience. The concentrations will include classroom and laboratory experience to prepare students for the key certifications in each field.
120 MINIMUM HOURS
36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS
30 HOURS AT UMHB
Degree Requirements
Academic Core –40 hours
see Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Academic Core
Grades of “C” or better are required in all courses (including support courses) counting toward the Exercise Physiology major.
Health Science Foundation –24 hours
Students majoring in Exercise Physiology with Strength and Conditioning Education Program must take EXSS 3135.
Exercise Physiology Major – 15 - 18 hours
12 hours (6 upper level) at UMHB
12 hours minimum upper level
Exercise Physiology Majors are required to choose one of the following concentrations: Clinical Exercise Physiology, Personal Training and Fitness, or Strength and Conditioning.
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Personal Training and Fitness
Strength and Conditioning