OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
Exercise Physiology Major (B.S.P.Ex.) |
Major codes BS8122, BS8171, BS8178
College of Health Sciences and Professions
School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness
Grover Center E160
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.566.0470
www.ohio.edu/chsp/ahsw/exercise-physiology
Sharon Perry, contact person perrys1@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The exercise physiology program at Ohio University prepares students for the application of exercise physiology in health/fitness, clinical diagnostics, rehabilitation, and performance settings. This program also prepares students to advance to higher degrees in exercise physiology and other 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.
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.
Exercise Physiology Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
The Exercise Physiology Pre-Physical Therapy concentration (BS8171) provides students a solid background in the life sciences as well as applied exercise sciences. This concentration requires three additional courses for a total of nine additional credit hours to the exercise physiology degree and is manageable with students enrolled in 13-18 credit hours over eight semester. Students interested in this concentration must meet all of the requirements for the exercise physiology major (BS8122) and the following courses: HLTH 2300 , PSY 2710 , and either PSY 2410 or PSY 3420 . The concentration is designed to meet the prerequisites of the physical therapy program at Ohio University and most other institutions (note: there are no uniform requirements for physical therapy schools). Students interested in applying to a particular physical therapy graduate program should consult that school’s catalog or website for exact prerequisites and work with your academic advisor.
Exercise Physiology Pre-Athletic Training Concentration
The Pre-Athletic Training Concentration (BS8178) provides students with an appropriate path in preparation for athletic training post-graduate school. This concentration will add distinction to the students who graduate with an exercise physiology undergraduate degree and provides the additional courses needed to apply to athletic training graduate programs. The concentration requires four additional courses including HLTH 2300, AT 1001, AT 2920, and AT 3001 for a total of 10 additional credit hours to the exercise physiology degree. Completion of the concentration is manageable with students enrolled in 13-17 credit hours over eight semesters. Students interested in applying to a particular athletic training graduate program should consult that school’s catalog or website for exact prerequisites and work with an academic advisor.
Program 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.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
A degree in exercise physiology will prepare students for three different professional directions: pre-professional program preparation, exercise physiology research and exercise physiology applications.
Pre-professional Preparation
Many exercise physiology students use their degree in exercise physiology as a preparation for application to a graduate-level professional program, such as: physician 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. Completion of the Pre-Physical Therapy concentration prepares students for the requirements needed to apply to Athletic Training graduate 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 exercise 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 areas.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
Ohio University requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. This program can be completed within that 120-hour requirement. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other universitywide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – Universitywide page.
College-Level Requirements for the College of Health Sciences and Professions
View the College-Level Requirements for the College of Health Sciences and Professions .
Interprofessional Education in Health Care
College of Health Sciences and Professions requirement:
Complete a total of two credit hours from the following courses:
- CFS 4070 - Interprofessional Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 1200 - Survey of Health Professions and Collaborative Healthcare Credit Hours: 2
- IHS 2112 - Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 2220 - Cultural Competency in Interprofessional Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 2420 - One Health: Intersection of People, Animals and the Environment Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 2820 - Interprofessional Healthcare Through Creative Arts Credit Hours: 2
- IHS 2930 - Interprofessionalism in Healthcare Credit Hours: .5 - 3
- IHS 3250 - Interprofessional Health Promotion Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 3934 - Interprofessional Experiential Learning Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 3934C - Interprofessional Community Experience Credit Hours: 2
- IHS 4430 - Working on an Interprofessional Healthcare Team Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 4510 - Interprofessional Health Care in Rural/Underserved Populations Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- IHS 4514 - Professional and Clinical Ethics for the Health Professions Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 4518 - Interprofessional Grand Rounds Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Exercise Physiology Core Requirements I
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each:
- EXPH 1490 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 1600 - Foundations in Muscular Fitness Credit Hours: 1
- EXPH 2200 - Applied Kinesiology Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 2290 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 2295 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab Credit Hours: 2
- EXPH 3200 - Biomechanics Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 3205 - Biomechanics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
- EXPH 3300 - Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines Credit Hours: 2
- EXPH 4140 - Physiology of Exercise Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 4145 - Physiology of Exercise Lab Credit Hours: 2
- EXPH 4160 - Resistance Training: Theory and Application Credit Hours: 4
- EXPH 4490 - Cardiovascular Assessments in Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 4495 - Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Populations Credit Hours: 3
Exercise Physiology Core Requirements II
Complete one of the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better:
- EXPH 4610 - Advanced Topics in Exercise Performance Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 4620 - Pediatric Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 4900 - Special Topics in Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3
Extradepartmental Core Requirements
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course.
- BIOS 1700 - Biological Sciences I: Molecules and Cells Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1705 - Biological Sciences I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
- BIOS 1710 - Biological Sciences II: Ecology, Evolution, Animal Body Systems Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1715 - Biological Sciences II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
- BIOS 3010 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 3015 - Human Anatomy Lab Credit Hours: 1
- BIOS 3450 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 3455 - Human Physiology Laboratory Credit Hours: 2
- NUTR 1000 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 2001 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 2002 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 4
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Mathematics Requirement
Complete one of the following courses with a grade of C or better.
- MATH 1350 - Survey of Calculus Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 2301 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
Chemistry Sequence
Complete one of the following chemistry options with a grade of C or better in each course.
Chemistry Option I
Complete the following courses:
- CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
Chemistry Option 2
Complete the following courses:
- CHEM 1510 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1520 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
Related Requirements I
Complete the following courses:
- EXPH 2280 - Community First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Credit Hours: 2
- PSY 2110 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 4
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or
- MATH 2500 - Statistics and Probability Credit Hours: 4
Related Requirements II
Complete the following course:
- ANTH 1010 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
Related Requirements for Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
Complete the following courses:
- HLTH 2300 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2710 - Psychopathology Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2410 - Child and Adolescent Psychology Credit Hours: 3
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OR
- PSY 3420 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging Credit Hours: 3
Related Requirements for Pre-Athletic Training Concentration
Complete the following courses:
- AT 1001 - Introduction to Sports Medicine Credit Hours: 3
- AT 3001 - Clinical Skills in Sports Medicine Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2300 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3
Skill Development Related Requirements
Complete the following course:
- EXPH 2590 - Physical Fitness Credit Hours: 1
Pre-Athletic Training Concentration Practicum
Students in the Pre-Athletic Training concentration must complete the following course:
- AT 2920 - Introduction to Athletic Training Clinical Experiences Credit Hours: 1
Exercise Physiology and Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration Practicum
Students in either the Exercise Physiology or the Pre-Physical Therapy concentration must complete the following course:
- EXPH 2921 - Practicum in Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 1 - 4