BS in Exercise Science
The University of Toledo offers a bachelor of science degree in exercise science. This degree requires 120 credit hours for graduation. The degree is for students who want to study the anatomical, physiological, biomechanical and psychological bases of human physical performance. The curriculum has a strong foundation in the natural sciences. Students have the opportunity to concentrate in one of the following areas:
- Human Performance and Fitness Promotion
- Pre-Medical Professions
- Pre-Rehabilitation Sciences
Many students use the degree as a preparation for graduate education in exercise science, medicine and other allied health fields such as athletic training and physical therapy.
Additional information about the degree can be found at the department’s web site at http://www.utoledo.edu/hhs/exercise-science/undergradprograms.html
Human Performance and Fitness Promotion
Many exercise science students are interested in applying their interest and expertise in human physical performance to the prevention and treatment of disease and disability, to the enhancement of health and fitness, and to the facilitation of sport performance through training and conditioning. The concentration in human performance and fitness promotion is for these students. Beyond the required exercise science courses, these students take additional course work that focuses on the use of exercise and exercise testing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, reduced muscle strength and endurance tolerance. Students in this concentration will focus on the development of exercise programs designed to enhance health, general fitness and exercise performance.
In addition to two internships, many students complete one or more of the certification programs offered by organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. These certifications, in combination with the student’s academic training, provide excellent credentials for employment in fitness/wellness programs or cardiovascular rehabilitation as well as many commercial fitness facilities.
Pre-Medical Professions
The Pre-Medical Professions concentration provides students with the opportunity to complete the exercise science degree and prepare for admission into medical school or physician assistant graduate programs. Students will identify and research the specific admission requirements for those programs to which they intend to apply. If the requirements are not in the degree program, they should be included among the supporting electives in consultation with the program advisor. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure all prerequisites for intended programs are completed. All medical and physician assistant programs involve a competitive admission process. Thus, completion of the Pre-Medical Professions option at UToledo does not guarantee acceptance to any graduate program.
Pre-Rehabilitation Sciences
The Pre-Rehabilitation Sciences concentration provides students with the opportunity to complete the exercise science degree and prepare for admission into a graduate entry-level program for athletic training, occupational therapy, or physical therapy. Students will identify and research the specific admission requirements for those programs to which they intend to apply. If the requirements are not in the degree program, they should be included among the supporting electives in consultation with the program advisor. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure all prerequisites for intended programs are completed. All athletic training, occupational therapy, and physical therapy programs involve a competitive admission process. Thus, completion of the Pre-Rehabilitation Sciences option at UToledo does not guarantee acceptance to any graduate program.
Human Performance and Fitness Promotion Internship Requirements
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Certification in CPR.
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Criminal background check policy
Human performance and fitness promotion students may be required to complete both an Ohio BCI & I check and an FBI criminal background check. In the event that the background check report identifies a history of criminal activity, the student may be at risk for not being able to successfully complete the required internship education requirements of the program.
Successful completion of all designated internships is a graduation requirement. Further, students with a criminal background may be "at risk" for not meeting credentialing eligibility requirements (ACSM, NSCA, etc.) in some states due to a felony conviction.
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Medical policy
Each student, while enrolled in the didactic and internship portions of the curriculum, is required to complete various immunizations, titers, tests, and a physical examination each year as specified in the Student Health Form Packet in the Student Handbook and in conjunction with University affiliate agreements. Students are prohibited to engage in laboratory activities or to attend an internship if this information is not on file for the current year. Students are to refer to the Student Handbook for program information.
It should also be noted that some internship sites have additional health requirements (flu shots, drug screens, etc.). When these are known in advance, the program will inform the student of any additional health requirements. However, during preparations for upcoming internships, the student is responsible for checking with the Internship Coordinator to determine if there are any additional health requirements. It is recommended that this process be initiated approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the internship to allow adequate time for completion of any additional health requirements. If the student does not complete the additional requirements of the internship site, the student is prohibited from attending that facility for their internship education experience.
All expenses incurred in obtaining a background check, physical, necessary laboratory tests, immunizations and additional health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
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Physical requirements: must be able to move, lift or carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., push equipment up to 600 lbs., and lift/assist clients up to 300 lbs. with assistance. Must have full range of body motion and eye/hand coordination. Required to have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Physical Demands: Performance of appropriate exercise recommendations involves standing, walking, and moving of heavy exercise equipment.
Speech, Vision and Hearing Demands: Be able to interact and communicate effectively.
Mental Demands: Must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of intellectual abilities (appropriate medical judgment).
Transportation: Students must provide own transportation to sites up to 100 mile radius.
- BS in Exercise Science, Human Performance and Fitness Promotion
- BS in Exercise Science, Pre-Medical Professions (Pre-Medical or Pre-Physician Assistant focus)
- BS in Exercise Science, Pre-Rehabilitation Sciences (Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy)
BS in Exercise Science, Human Performance and Fitness Promotion
Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2170 | Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | 4 |
| BIOL 2180 | Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | 1 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| EXSC 1700 | Intro to Exercise Science 1 | 2 |
| HHS 1000 | Health And Human Services/College Orientation | 1 |
| MATH 1340 | College Algebra And Trigonometry | 5 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| ENGL 2950 | Science And Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| EXSC 2510 | Human Anatomy 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 2520 | Human Anatomy Lab 1 | 1 |
| HEAL 1800 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | Principles Of Psychology | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Core (Diversity of US) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| COMM 2840 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| EXSC 2530 | Human Physiology 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 2540 | Human Physiology Lab 1 | 1 |
| PHYS 2070 | General Physics I (FL) | 5 |
| Non-US Diversity | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| EXSC 3240 | Concepts of Exercise Fitness and Health Strategies 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 3520 | Applied Exercise Physiology 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 3530 | Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| EXSC 3580 | Exercise Pathophysiology 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| EXSC 3620 | Professional Responsibilities in the Fitness Industry (FL) 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 3830 | Principles of Strength Conditioning (FL) 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 3850 | Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation (FL) 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 3860 | Cardiac Dysrhythmia Lab (FL) 1 | 1 |
| EXSC 4830 | Principles of Endurance Conditioning (FL) 1 | 3 |
| HEAL 4700 | Nutritional Science | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| EXSC 3680 | Sport and Exercise Pharmacology (SP) 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 4540 | Applied Biomechanics 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 4550 | Applied Biomechanics Lab 1 | 1 |
| EXSC 4850 | Clinical Exercise Testing (SP) 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 4860 | Clinical Exercise Testing Lab (SP) 1 | 1 |
| HPFP Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| EXSC 4140 | Fitness Internship I (FL) 1 | 4 |
| RESM 4100 | Educational Statistics | 3 |
| HPFP Elective | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Eighth Term | ||
| EXSC 3950 | Research Design in Exercise Science (SP) 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 4210 | Exercise Facility Management (SP) 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 4640 | Neurological And Pathological Foundations Of Rehabilitation 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 4840 | Fitness Internship II (SP) 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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A “C” or better is required in this course.
Courses noted with FL or SP are only offered in those semesters.
Biology, Chemistry, and Math placement can alter this sequence.
BS in Exercise Science, Pre-Medical Professions (Pre-Medicine or Pre-Physician Assistant focus)
Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.
Pre-Medicine Focus
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2170 | Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | 4 |
| BIOL 2180 | Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | 1 |
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| HHS 1000 | Health And Human Services/College Orientation | 1 |
| MATH 1340 | College Algebra And Trigonometry | 5 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| BIOL 2150 | Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | 4 |
| BIOL 2160 | Fundamentals Of Life Science Laboratory: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | 1 |
| CHEM 1240 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 1290 | General Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| EXSC 1700 | Intro to Exercise Science 1 | 2 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| CHEM 2410 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2460 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Non-Majors | 1 |
| ENGL 2950 | Science And Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| EXSC 2510 | Human Anatomy 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 2520 | Human Anatomy Lab 1 | 1 |
| HEAL 1800 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | Principles Of Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| CHEM 2420 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 2470 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Non-Majors | 1 |
| PSY 2510 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| EXSC 2530 | Human Physiology 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 2540 | Human Physiology Lab 1 | 1 |
| EXSC 2590 | Microbiology and Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| CHEM 3510 | Biochemistry I (FL) | 3 |
| EXSC 3580 | Exercise Pathophysiology | 3 |
| PHYS 2070 | General Physics I (FL) | 5 |
| RESM 4100 | Educational Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| COMM 2840 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| EXSC 3520 | Applied Exercise Physiology 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 3530 | Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| EXSC 3950 | Research Design in Exercise Science (SP) | 3 |
| PHYS 2080 | General Physics II (SP) | 5 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| EXSC 3850 | Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation (FL) 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 3860 | Cardiac Dysrhythmia Lab (FL) 1 | 1 |
| EXSC 4540 | Applied Biomechanics | 3 |
| EXSC 4550 | Applied Biomechanics Lab | 1 |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Diversity of US | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Eighth Term | ||
| HEAL 4700 | Nutritional Science | 3 |
| EXSC 4850 | Clinical Exercise Testing (SP) | 3 |
| EXSC 4860 | Clinical Exercise Testing Lab (SP) | 1 |
| PHIL 3370 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| Social Sciences Core (Non-US Diversity) | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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A "C" or better is required in this course.
Pre-Physician Assistant Focus
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2170 | Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | 4 |
| BIOL 2180 | Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | 1 |
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| HHS 1000 | Health And Human Services/College Orientation | 1 |
| MATH 1340 | College Algebra And Trigonometry | 5 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| BIOL 2150 | Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | 4 |
| BIOL 2160 | Fundamentals Of Life Science Laboratory: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | 1 |
| CHEM 1240 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 1290 | General Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| EXSC 1700 | Intro to Exercise Science 1 | 2 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| CHEM 2410 | Organic Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 2460 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Non-Majors | 1 |
| ENGL 2950 | Science And Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| EXSC 2510 | Human Anatomy 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 2520 | Human Anatomy Lab 1 | 1 |
| HEAL 1800 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | Principles Of Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| EXSC 2530 | Human Physiology 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 2540 | Human Physiology Lab 1 | 1 |
| PSY 2510 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Pre-Med Professions Elective | 3 | |
| Pre-Med Professions Elective | 3 | |
| Pre-Med Professions Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| BIOL 3030 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| PHIL 3370 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| PHYS 2070 | General Physics I ((FL)) | 5 |
| Pre-Med Professions Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| BIOL 4030 | Microbiology ((SP)) | 3 |
| BIOL 4040 | Microbiology Laboratory ((SP)) | 1 |
| COMM 2840 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| EXSC 3520 | Applied Exercise Physiology 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 3530 | Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| RESM 4100 | Educational Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| EXSC 4540 | Applied Biomechanics | 3 |
| EXSC 4550 | Applied Biomechanics Lab | 1 |
| Arts/Humanities Core (Diversity of US) | 3 | |
| Pre-Med Professions Elective | 3 | |
| Pre-Med Professions Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Eighth Term | ||
| HEAL 4700 | Nutritional Science | 3 |
| Social Science Core | 3 | |
| Non-US Diversity | 3 | |
| Pre-Med Professions Elective | 3 | |
| Pre-Med Professions Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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A "C" or better is required in this course.
Courses noted with FL or SP are only offered in those semesters.
Please be aware that requirements for medical school or graduate programs for Physician Assistant may vary. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have completed all prerequisites for the programs in which you intend to apply. Biology, Chemistry, and Math placement can alter this sequence.
BS in Exercise Science, Pre-Rehabilitation Sciences (Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy)
Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2170 | Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | 4 |
| BIOL 2180 | Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | 1 |
| EXSC 1700 | Intro to Exercise Science 1 | 2 |
| HHS 1000 | Health And Human Services/College Orientation | 1 |
| MATH 1340 | College Algebra And Trigonometry | 5 |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| BIOL 2150 | Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | 4 |
| BIOL 2160 | Fundamentals Of Life Science Laboratory: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | 1 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | Principles Of Psychology | 3 |
| Pre-Rehab Sci Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Third Term | ||
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| ENGL 2950 | Science And Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| EXSC 2510 | Human Anatomy 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 2520 | Human Anatomy Lab 1 | 1 |
| SOC 1010 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| CHEM 1240 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 1290 | General Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| EXSC 2530 | Human Physiology 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 2540 | Human Physiology Lab 1 | 1 |
| HEAL 1800 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Diversity of US | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| EXSC 3520 | Applied Exercise Physiology 1 | 3 |
| EXSC 3530 | Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| PHYS 2070 | General Physics I (FL) | 5 |
| RCRT 4900 | Seminar In Recreation And Leisure | 3 |
| Select one of the following | 3 | |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| COMM 2840 or COMM 1010 | Interpersonal Communication or Comm Principles And Practices | 3 |
| EXSC 3580 | Exercise Pathophysiology | 3 |
| PHYS 2080 | General Physics II (SP) | 5 |
| Pre-Rehab Sci Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| EXSC 4540 | Applied Biomechanics | 3 |
| EXSC 4550 | Applied Biomechanics Lab | 1 |
| RESM 4100 | Educational Statistics | 3 |
| Pre-Rehab Sci Elective | 3 | |
| Pre-Rehab Sci Elective | 3 | |
| Pre-Rehab Sci Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Eighth Term | ||
| EXSC 4640 | Neurological And Pathological Foundations Of Rehabilitation | 3 |
| HEAL 4700 | Nutritional Science | 3 |
| Pre-Rehab Sci Elective | 3 | |
| Pre-Rehab Sci Elective | 3 | |
| Non-US Diversity | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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A grade of "C" or better is required in this course.
Courses noted with FL or SP are only offered in those semesters.
Biology, Chemistry, and Math placement can alter this sequence.
Please be aware that requirements for graduate school for Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and Occupational Therapy may vary. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have completed all prerequisites for the programs in which you intend to apply.
2.Describe the role of physical activity in the maintenance of health, with particular focus on the physiological mechanisms whereby physical activity reduces incidences of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity.
3.Compare and contrast: a) pre-participation screening/ health risk appraisal and stratification, b) fitness assessment and evaluation with appropriate exercise techniques of both apparently healthy and chronic disease populations.
4.Perform a search of the scientific literature within exercise science.
5. Develop critical thinking/analytical skills in the design and implementation of laboratory research projects.