Exercise Physiology Major
The rigorous Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Saint Joseph’s University focuses on courses that cover physiology, fitness, health and management while acquiring and applying communication, leadership, planning and organizational skills. You’ll learn about the structure, function and processes of the body and the multidimensional nature of wellness to design programs that help individuals maintain healthy lifestyles. You'll engage in hands-on learning through a required practicum and internship and research experiences, and you'll have the opportunity to get certified as an exercise physiologist or strength and conditioning specialist before you graduate.
The exercise physiology undergraduate program allows you to choose a traditional four-year curriculum or a three-year accelerated track. You can also choose specialty electives based on your area of interest or career goals, such as physical education, biology and chemistry.
Code | Title | Hours |
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EPH 120 | Foundations: Exercise Science | 3 |
EPH 380 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
EPH 260 | Health and Wellness | 3 |
EPH 360 | Fitness & Sports Nutrition | 3 |
EPH 350 | Research Methods in Kines | 3 |
Choose from any EPH offered outside of the core. At least 6 credits must be from EPH | 18 | |
BIO 202 | Human Structure and Function I | 3 |
BIO 202L | Human Structure&Function I Lab | 1 |
BIO 203 | Human Structure & Function II | 3 |
BIO 203L | Hum Structure& Function II Lab | 1 |
HSC 390 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
BIO 109 | General Biology I | 3 |
BIO 119L | General Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
BIO 119L | General Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
PSY 100 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
Social Science | 3 | |
MAT 120 | The Mathematics of Modeling | 3 |
MAT 128 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
First Year | ||
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Fall | Hours | |
CHM 120 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
CHM 120L | General Chemistry Lab I | 2 |
ENG 101 | Craft of Language | 3 |
MAT 120 | The Mathematics of Modeling | 3 |
SOC 101 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
Hours | 14 | |
Spring | ||
CHM 125 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
CHM 125L | General Chemistry Lab II | 2 |
ENG 102 | Texts & Contexts | 3 |
MAT 122 | Trigonometry | 3 |
PED 102 | Physical Education | 1 |
HSC 111 | Health Sci Orientation II | 1 |
Humanities | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
BIO 109 | General Biology I | 3 |
General Education | 3 | |
Humanities | 3 | |
PSY 100 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
Hours | 12 | |
Spring | ||
BIO 119 | General Biology II | 3 |
BIO 119L | General Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
General Education | 3 | |
COM 100 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | |
Hours | 13 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
BIO 202 | Human Structure and Function I | 3 |
BIO 202L | Human Structure&Function I Lab | 1 |
PHY 201 | Introductory Physics I | 3 |
PHY 201L | Intro. Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
PSY 120 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
ENG 264 | Scientific Writing | 3 |
MAT 128 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring | ||
BIO 203 | Human Structure & Function II | 3 |
BIO 203L | Hum Structure& Function II Lab | 1 |
PHY 202 | Introductory Physics II | 3 |
PHY 202L | Intro. Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
PSY 227 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
HSC 390 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
HSC 253 | Nutrition: Health & Disease | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Summer | ||
DPT 501 | Anatomy I | 3 |
DPT 511 | Biomechanics/Kinesiology I | 2 |
DPT 521 | PT Exam/Interventions I | 2 |
DPT 541 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
DPT 531 | Clinical practice I | 2 |
Hours | 12 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
DPT 502 | Anatomy II | 3 |
DPT 512 | Biomechanics/Kinesiology II | 2 |
DPT 522 | PT Exam/Interventions II | 2 |
DPT 542 | Functional Neuroscience | 3 |
DPT 550 | Research I | 2 |
DPT 560 | Psychosoc Issues Health/Well | 3 |
DPT 532 | Clinical practice II | 2 |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring | ||
DPT 571 | Mvmnt Science Across Lifespan | 2 |
DPT 601 | Musculoskeletal Rehab I | 5 |
DPT 601L | Musculoskeletal Rehab I Lab | 0 |
DPT 611 | Cardiovascular Rehabilitation | 2 |
DPT 611L | Cardiovascular Rehab Lab | 0 |
DPT 551 | Research II | 2 |
DPT 561 | Ethics in Healthcare | 2 |
DPT 581 | Medical Management I | 3 |
DPT 533 | Clinical Practice III | 2 |
Hours | 18 | |
Summer | ||
DPT 612 | Pulmonary Rehabilitation | 2 |
DPT 602 | Musculoskeletal Rehab II | 4 |
DPT 621 | Neurorehabilitation I | 4 |
DPT 650 | Research III | 1 |
DPT 631 | Clinical Practice IV | 1 |
Hours | 12 | |
Fifth Year | ||
Fall | ||
DPT 622 | Neurorehabilitation II | 5 |
DPT 641 | Integumentary PT | 3 |
DPT 661 | Acute Care PT | 2 |
DPT 671 | Rehab across the lifespan | 2 |
DPT 681 | Medical Management II | 2 |
DPT 651 | Research IV | 1 |
DPT 632 | Clinical Practice V | 2 |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring | ||
DPT 690 | Clinical Educa. Experience I | 12 |
DPT 652 | Research V | 1 |
DPT 672 | Integrative Management I | 2 |
DPT 633 | Clinical Practice VI | 1 |
Hours | 16 | |
Summer | ||
DPT 673 | Integrative Management II | 3 |
DPT 634 | Clinical Practice VII | 1 |
DPT 691 | Clinical Educ. Experience II | 12 |
Hours | 16 | |
Sixth Year | ||
Fall | ||
DPT 692 | Clinical Educ. Experience III | 12 |
DPT 620 | Leadership | 2 |
Hours | 14 | |
Total Hours | 210 |