Exercise Physiology Major

The Exercise Physiology major is a broad-based major designed to introduce students to a variety of future careers and graduate study within the health and exercise science field. Students are prepared for management of health and fitness programs in corporate and clinical settings and for graduate study in exercise physiology, public health, and health promotion. In addition to required courses offered within the department, students complete courses in basic sciences and statistics. This major can be combined with a second academic major such as sport management, business, psychology or communication studies. Through curriculum requirements and independent projects students are able to engage in research projects and present their findings at regional and national venues.

All Exercise Physiology majors are highly encouraged to complete an internship. Students may begin their internship anytime after the completion of their Junior year. Internships can carry anywhere from 4 to 16 credits. If a student chooses to complete their internship during the summer months, they are responsible for paying additional summer tuition fees.

Admissions/Application Process

Four Year Planning Guide for Exercise Physiology Declaration of Major Form

Students along with their advisor choose from a variety of internship cites based on interest, location, and availability. Internship sites can include but are not limited to corporate wellness, health promotion, public health, physical therapy, chiropractic, and personal training experiences. For more information on internships contact Stephanie Otto.

• If you are interested in pre-health professions such as Medicine, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Athletic Training please visit our office of Health Professions.

• If interested in the accelerated 3+2 B.A. in Exercise Physiology and Master in Athletic Training program, please see this typical 5-year plan and/or contact Mary Westby.

If you have questions about a major in Exercise Physiology please contact Stephanie Otto (933-6464) (e-mail sotto@gustavus.edu).

Requirements for Completion of a Major in Exercise Physiology:

* Must hold current CPR (Red Cross preferred) or BLS certification

Optional Electives: