Bachelor of Science in Health
Major: Health Science
Concentration: Exercise Science

Prerequisite Courses Exercise Science Curriculum Exercise Science Program Sequencing Schedule (pdf) Exercise Science Course Offering Guide (pdf) Exercise Science Factsheet (pdf) Online Application

Announcement
UNF currently admits one group of Exercise Science students per year each fall semester. Application deadline for the Exercise Science program is June 15th every year.

The Exercise Science program is a selective admission program.  In addition to meeting the university admission criteria, applicants must be junior status (earned a minimum of 60 semester hours) and must complete four program prerequisite courses (MAC1105 – College Algebra, CHM2045c – General Chemistry I with lab, BSC2085c/2086c – Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab) with a grade of B or higher.

To be considered for admission, three of the four prerequisite courses listed above must be completed by June 15th application deadline while the last course may be completed with a grade of B or higher in summer prior to start of the Exercise Science curriculum in fall. Applicants are responsible for successfully completing remaining prerequisite courses (STA2014 or 2023, PSY2012, HUN2201) with a C or better before and/or after admission.

 

Introduction
The Department of Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences offers an Exercise Science concentration. This concentration culminates in a Bachelor of Science in Health (B.S.H.) degree. Of major concern to society is the health and well-being of its citizens. Exercise Scientists are health care professionals that utilize knowledge of the human body’s adaptive responses to exercise to address an individual’s health, fitness, or performance goals. 

Exercise Science students who wish to continue their academic studies will benefit from a well rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for admission into graduate programs in Exercise Physiology or other Health Care professions.  Exercise Science is often cited as the preferred undergraduate program of study for students interested in the advanced degree of Physical Therapy.  Other graduate programs that are of interest to Exercise Science students are: Occupational Therapy, Chiropractics, Medicine, Physicians Assistant, Sports Psychology, and Pharmacy.

Exercise Science students who seek employment after receiving the undergraduate degree are successful in 4 distinct areas of employment:

1. Clinical Exercise Physiology: health care based positions that incorporate exercise testing, prescription, and supervision for a wide spectrum of patients such as cardiac rehabilitation, elderly care, and weight management.
2. Fitness/Recreation field: positions in personal training, fitness instruction, corporate wellness, wellness coach, and recreation.
3. Human Performance: strength coach, performance coach, and athletic exercise testing.
4. Other Related fields: medical supply reps (pacemakers, artificial joints, medical instruments) and pharmaceutical representatives

Dr. Peter Magyari, Assistant Professor, Director Exercise Science Program, Building 39/Room 4071 (904) 620-2320
Dr. James Churilla, Assistant Professor, Director Exercise Science Laboratory (904) 620-1735
American College Sports Medicine www.acsm.org
National Strength and Conditioning Association www.nsca-lift.org   
Brooks College of Health Advising Office (904) 620-2812
Office of Admissions (904) 620-2624
Financial Aid (904) 620-2604