Exercise Science: Applied Exercise Physiology, B.S.
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Science / major
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
Program Contact
- Rachele M. Kappler, Ph.D.,FACM
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Professor of Clinical Instruction
330-972-6524
Overview
The exercise science major is designed to prepare students for employment in commercial, corporate, clinical, community and government agencies with interest in the areas of physical activity and health promotion. The program prepares students to sit for certification examinations such as American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist Certified and the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Admissions Requirements
All major coursework used for graduation requires a grade of C or better.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Exercise Science bachelor’s degree are prepared for careers in fitness, wellness, and human performance, including roles such as strength and conditioning specialist, personal trainer, wellness coordinator, or clinical exercise physiologist. Our graduates have found success in careers such as:
Personal trainers
Strength and conditioning coaches
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialists
Fitness director
Corporate wellness
Medical sales
Pre-professional preparation for graduate programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, athletic training and medical programs
CAAHEP ACCREDITATION
The University of Akron Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
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