Overview

Program Overview

The B.S.P.Ex. Exercise Physiology Major offered by Ohio University also prepares students to advance to higher degrees 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 the physical therapy program and is an integral part of the athletic training 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. Students also develop the applied skills to evaluate physical fitness, and to design and administer appropriate exercise prescriptions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program:

Students will be able to describe the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal responses and adaptations to exercise/physical activity.
Students will be able to interpret and analyze results of exercise tests for diverse populations.
Students will be able to evaluate exercise for safety and effectiveness in a wide variety of populations.
Students will be able to create evidence-based exercise programs for diverse populations.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

A degree in exercise physiology offered by Ohio University will prepare students for three different professional directions: preprofessional program preparation, exercise physiology research and exercise physiology applications.

Preprofessional Preparation

Many exercise physiology students use their degree in exercise physiology as a preparation for application to a graduate level professional program, such as: physical therapy, physician’s assistant, chiropractic school, occupational therapy or medical school. The basic science background of this program helps to prepare students for application to these professional programs.

Exercise Physiology Research

Some students are interested in pursuing a career in a research environment, such as academia. The research direction of exercise physiology requires an even greater emphasis on the basic sciences, with more classes in biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology. This can be accomplished by supplementing their degree with these courses.

Exercise Physiology Applications

Many of exercse physiology students desire to use their knowledge to work with individuals or groups to promote physical fitness, health and/or performance. These individuals or groups include: health/fitness, clinical/rehabilitation, and athletic performance. The program prepares students to work in all three of these categories.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practicum in Exercise Physiology
Applied Kinesiology
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Biomechanics
Physiology of Exercise

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application form
Official academic records
Evidence of sufficient funding
Statement of activities.
Exams for scholarship consideration

GCSE or IGCSE Curricula

For students participating in the GCSE or IGCSE curricula, they generally expect to see at least 6 passes, graded C or higher. Students who are going on to complete GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS-levels) and/or Advanced Levels (A-levels) may be awarded transfer credit for successfully completed exams.

International Baccalaureate Curriculum

For students studying an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, they generally expect an average of 5 out of 7 on your college-preparatory curriculum. IB Higher Level examinations may also be eligible for transfer credit.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25796 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25796 USD / year

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In-State

14582 USD / year

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Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 USD / month

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