Applying to the Major

The Exercise Science major requires a separate application process.

Acceptance into the major gives you permanent upper-level division permission to enroll in 300-400 level courses.

Use the application button below to complete your application.

Apply to the Exercise Science Major

Applications will only be reviewed twice a year with the deadlines of October 1st and March 1st. The goal of these requirements is to have students apply in their 3rd or 4th semester, make the transition to upper-level seamless, and move students through the progression of classes with 12+ credit semesters.

1. Completion of at least 32 credits
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (Students must meet and follow the University's Admission, Continuance and Completion in a Major policy and Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students policy)
3. A minimum grade of a C- in BIOL 220. 
4. A minimum grade of C- in CHEM 111 (General Emphasis) or CHEM 201 (Pre-PT/Practitioner Emphasis)
5. A minimum grade of C in MATH 112 (General Emphasis) or MATH 115 (Pre-PT/Practitioner Emphasis)
6. Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association (proof of valid certification must be submitted to the Exercise Science Advising D2L course)
7. Completed or currently enrolled in HP 260 (Introduction to Exercise Science and Practitioner-based Professions) OR HP 160 (General Emphasis) OR HP 265 (PrePT/Practitioner Emphasis). The HP 260 course is replacing the HP 160 and HP 265, so if your degree audit indicates you need the HP 160 or HP 265, the HP 260 will satisfy that requirement.

If you receive an "upper-level permission" registration error, meet with your faculty advisor to discuss your MavPlan and the possibility of temporary upper-level permission. Your faculty advisor is located at the top of your Degree Audit (DARS) Information.