Pre-Exercise Science

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJOR?

Applicants who satisfy freshman or transfer requirements for admission to the University are eligible for admission to the Pre-Exercise Science major. Students who wish to apply for the Exercise Science major are initially classified as Pre-Exercise Science majors until they meet the following requirements:

If you with to declare the Pre-Exercise Science major, Click here to learn about and register for a Change of Major Orientation.

When should I apply to the Exercise Science degree program?

Students should apply to the major DURING the semester in which they are completing the last of the pre-requisites listed above.

Submit your application before the posted deadline. Click here for the online application:
EXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAM APPLICATION

Requirements for Admission to Upper Division Exercise Science Major

The Exercise Science Program has a selective admissions process. Admission decisions are made by the Admissions Committee. Applicants must meet the following minimum academic requirements as well as submit the online Exercise Science Major application.

1. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in pre-requisite courses
2. Completion of 36 hours of coursework
3. Successful completion of the following courses with a “C” or above at the time of application. Please note that applicants who are enrolled in required classes at the time of application may still apply, but admission will be contingent upon successful completion of those classes.

• Anatomy and Physiology I EXER 2168, 2168L (or BIOL 2273, 2273L)
• Anatomy and Physiology II EXER 2169, 2169L or (BIOL 2274, 2274
• Chemistry 1251, 1251L (or CHEM 1203, 1203L)
• Statistics (STAT 1222 or 1221 or 1220)
• Introduction to Exercise Science (EXER 2150)
• Foundations of Physical Conditioning (EXER 2101)

4. Submission of the online Exercise Science Major Application on or before posted deadline.

The Exercise Science program considers application for admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability

Click here to view the 2025-2026 EXER Student Handbook, which includes sample plans of study.

Click here to access the Anatomy & Physiology Placement Test.

The Anatomy & Physiology Placement Exam is an online assessment tool used to place qualified students in EXER 2168 Anatomy & Physiology I and EXER 2168L.

The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions and may be attempted 2 times. You must wait a minimum of 3 days between your first and second attempts.

You have 50 minutes to complete the exam. 

Lockdown browser with webcam and screen monitoring are required.

A score of 40 or higher will qualify you to enroll in EXER 2168 Anatomy & Physiology I and lab, pending seat availability.

If you score below 40 on your second attempt, or if you score below 40 on your first attempt and do not retake the exam, then you will register for one of the prerequisite courses: EXER 1100, BIOL 1110, BIOL 2120, CHEM 1200, CHEM 1203, CHEM 1251.  You must earn a C or above in the pre-requisite course to move on to EXER 2168 and EXER 2168L.

The anatomy placement exam is not required. Students can choose to take the placement exam. A score of 40 or above OR completion of one of the prerequisite courses (EXER 1100, BIOL 1110, BIOL 2120, CHEM 1200, CHEM 1203, CHEM 1251)  qualifies students to register for EXER 2168/2168L.

Please note that taking the Anatomy & Physiology Placement Exam does not guarantee a seat in EXER 2168 or EXER 2168L. Scoring 40 or above on the exam: (1) does not guarantee a passing grade in EXER 2168, (2) does not guarantee admission into the Exercise Science degree program, and (3) does not award any course credit. The exam is designed solely to assess if you are ready to enroll in EXER 2168, or if you first need to take a pre-requisite course.