The Exercise Physiology major prepares students for the application of exercise physiology in health and fitness, clinical diagnostics, rehabilitation, and performance settings. This program also prepares students for graduate programs in exercise physiology and health related disciplines. Students often pursue certification through the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association to enhance employment opportunities. The program curriculum meets most admission requirements for Physical Therapy and is an integral part of the Athletic Training Education curriculum.

This degree includes a solid background in basic sciences to allow the student to develop an understanding of how the body responds and adapts to exercise stimuli. The student then develops the applied skills to evaluate physical fitness, and to design and administer population appropriate exercise prescriptions.

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 courses and achieving an accumulative g.p.a. of 2.0 or higher.

Admission criteria and processes are:

Upon successful completion of the above requirements, you must seek admission to the major.

Upon review and verification of your g.p.a. and couse 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 manner.