Bachelor's in Exercise Science

Program Overview and Admissions

See the application process and the degree options in both undergraduate and graduate programs at Exercise Science admissions.

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Areas of Concentration

Applied Exercise Physiology

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 The American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist Certified and the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Cyclic Schedule

Applied Exercise Physiology Cyclic Schedule


Pre-Professional

Students choosing this pre-professional concentration can obtain the necessary pre-requisite courses for graduate programs including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Athletic Training, Doctor of Chiropractic, medical school and many other health profession advanced degrees.

Cyclic Schedule

Pre-Professional Cyclic Schedule

Learn more about Exercise Science as a pathway to medical school and advanced professional health degrees


Program Documents


CAAHEP Accreditation

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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
Education Programs 9355 113th St N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350

Program contact

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Rachele Kappler, Ph.D.,FACSM
Phone: 330-972-6524
E-mail: kappler@uakron.edu


Advisory Board

Stephanie Berger
Stephanie Berger
M.S., ACSM CEP, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Tim Campbell
Tim Campbell
M.S., NSCA CSCS, Athletic Director, Wadsworth City Schools
Bianca Grover
Bianca Grover
ACSM EP-C, Exercise is Medicine Level 2, Fitness Specialist, Summa Health System
Adam Reeder
Adam Reeder
M.S., ACSM CPT, NSCA CSCS, President, Paragon Health & Fitness

Alumni testimonial

University of Akron Testimonial

Overall, I highly recommend the Exercise Science program at the University of Akron to anyone interested in pursuing a career in health and fitness, sports medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, physical/occupational therapy, exercise physiology, or related fields.

Josie Savitski ‘23