Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology

Barry University's undergraduate Exercise Physiology program is designed to open doors to your professional career.

• You will gain experience in our Human Performance Lab, and Motion Analysis Center Lab as well as gaining the solid academic background you need. The program is designed to help you develop the real-world skills that you need to succeed in this field.

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• Your academic advisor will help you establish an educational plan based on your specific career path. With direction from your advisor, you will choose the courses, extracurricular activities, and national endorsement exam ACSM exam and NSCA exam that fit the professional requirements for your future career.

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• Ideal location offering quality internships in a multicultural environment. Barry's South Florida location gives you access to incomparable internships (update the internships sites – include our in-house opportunities in the HPL, MAC and Athletics) in the field of Exercise Physiology. You might work with a high school or college team; a fitness center affiliated with a local hospital; a sport performance enhancement center; a corporate wellness program; or work with a faculty member performing cutting edge research. You'll work with and assist people from a variety of cultures, offering you a wealth of experience you may not find elsewhere in the U.S. And you'll get this experience in a subtropical climate that you can enjoy year-round.
• Respected faculty who care about your success. Our faculty's first priority is teaching followed by innovative research. Barry's sport and Exercise Physiology faculty members possess strong academic and professional credentials, as well as experience in the field. They are available to answer your questions, to guide your progress toward completion of your Exercise Physiology degree, and to help as you set up a professional network.

Program Requirements

• Academic Good Standing for B.S. in Exercise Physiology

  By the end of the fourth semester of study, Exercise Physiology (EXP) student majors must have earned at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA. Students not meeting or maintaining the program cumulative GPA requirement will be notified and given one additional semester to meet or exceed the minimum cumulative GPA. If at the end of the fourth semester of study the student still has not earned the required program cumulative GPA, they will be dismissed from the major.

• Field Experiences in Exercise Physiology

  Students must pass SES-361 Exercise Physiology and SES-361L Lab, and SES-370 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription and SES-370L Lab, with a C or better and show proof of current CPR/AED certification prior to being admitted to SES-486 Practicum. Practicum in Exercise Physiology requires at least six hours per week of guided field experience in laboratory testing and research, exercise leadership, exercise prescription and programming, and fitness assessment. (See other SES-486 requirements in the course descriptions section.)

  SES-499 (Internship in Exercise Physiology) is a field experience in a hospital-based wellness or cardiac rehabilitation program, a corporate or community fitness center, or sports training facility. Completion of SES-486 is required in order to receive approval from the Internship Coordinator and Program Director to enroll in SES-499. (See other requirements under course descriptions.) SES 499: Internship meets the integrative experience requirement for graduation.

• Student Evaluation

  A variety of assessment and evaluation methods are utilized to effectively measure student learning outcomes. These methods are chosen to align with course objectives and offer a comprehensive evaluation of students' knowledge, skills, and competencies. Key assessment methods include examinations covering various question formats, assignments, and projects encouraging real-world application, active class participation fostering engagement and comprehension, quizzes for monitoring progress, online assessments providing flexibility, peer and self-assessment promoting reflective learning, and clear rubrics ensuring transparency and consistency. Through this multifaceted approach, we strive to create a dynamic learning environment that supports student success and academic excellence while continuously adapting to meet evolving needs and standards.

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