Application ProcessExercise Physiology Major

The curriculum for the exercise physiology major includes knowledge and skill criteria for professional certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Association of Strength and Conditioning, the American Council on Exercise, and allied health post-graduate opportunities. Due to these criteria and to the individual attention needed for students during laboratory experiences and restricted laboratory facilities and equipment, up to 28 students may be accepted into the major each year. The sequencing of courses necessitates that students begin taking required courses the fall of their sophomore year to ensure completion in four years.

Requirements

  • To be eligible to apply for the Exercise Physiology major, students must be currently enrolled or have already completed a minimum of 2 major requirements which could include any of the following courses. All application materials need to be submitted by 4:00pm before Thanksgiving break.
    • HES 219 Exercise Leadership
    • HES 220 Statistics in Exercise Physiology
    • HES 222 Applied Human Nutrition
    • HES 230 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
    • HES 240 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
    • HES 250 Research Methods
    • HES 309 Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy

Materials

  • Your student ID number.
  • A one to two page statement that:
    • explains why you wish to complete a major in Exercise Physiology. Please include any prehealth area interests such as Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy if applicable,
    • provides evidence of commitment to the major and professionalism,
    • is appropriately organized and well written.
  • One unofficial college transcript. You can access this from MyGustavus.
  • A print copy of the completed applications must be sent to/delivered to:
    • Dr. Stephanie Otto, Lund 212A
      Department of Health and Exercise Science
  • If interested in pursuing Athletic Training, either as an Accelerated 3+2 B.A. in Exercise Physiology/Master in Athletic Training plan or after your 4 years of undergrad, please also complete this Notification of Intent and electronically submit it at the time of your application materials.

All application materials need to be submitted by 4:00pm before Thanksgiving break. Late applications and incomplete packets will not be processed. Due to the sequencing of required courses, juniors applying for the major may need to take an extra semester or year to complete the major. Notification of acceptance will be January 31.