Bachelor's in Exercise Science
Program Overview and Admissions
See the application process and the degree options in both undergraduate and graduate programs at Exercise Science admissions.
Areas of Concentration
Applied Exercise Physiology
Designed to prepare students for employment in commercial, corporate, clinical, community and government agencies with interest in the areas of physical activity and health promotion. The program prepares students to sit for certification examinations such as The American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist Certified and the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Cyclic Schedule
Applied Exercise Physiology Cyclic Schedule
Pre-Professional
Students choosing this pre-professional concentration can obtain the necessary pre-requisite courses for graduate programs including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Athletic Training, Doctor of Chiropractic, medical school and many other health profession advanced degrees.
Cyclic Schedule
Pre-Professional Cyclic Schedule
Program Documents
CAAHEP Accreditation
The University of Akron Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs 9355 113th St N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
Advisory Board
Stephanie Berger
M.S., ACSM CEP, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Tim Campbell
M.S., NSCA CSCS, Athletic Director, Wadsworth City Schools
Bianca Grover
ACSM EP-C, Exercise is Medicine Level 2, Fitness Specialist, Summa Health System
Josh Koy
PT, DPT, OCS, Physical Therapist at Akron Children’s Hospital
Adam Reeder
M.S., ACSM CPT, NSCA CSCS, President, Paragon Health & Fitness
Josie Saviski
M.S., NBC-HWC, ASCM CPT, Wellness Coordinator
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Alumni testimonial
"Earning a BS in Exercise Science with a minor in Sports Medicine has been a transformative experience that strengthened my skills and prepared me for graduate school. I am grateful for the professors whose mentorship and encouragement helped build my confidence and shape me into the professional I am today".