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.

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

• ES Student Handbook
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• ES Student Learning Outcomes

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.

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