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.

EPH 120Foundations: Exercise Science3
EPH 380Introduction to Kinesiology3
EPH 260Health and Wellness3
EPH 360Fitness & Sports Nutrition3
EPH 350Research Methods in Kines3
Choose from any EPH offered outside of the core. At least 6 credits must be from EPH18
BIO 202Human Structure and Function I3
BIO 202LHuman Structure&Function I Lab1
BIO 203Human Structure & Function II3
BIO 203LHum Structure& Function II Lab1
HSC 390Medical Terminology2
BIO 109General Biology I3
BIO 119LGeneral Biology II Laboratory1
BIO 119LGeneral Biology II Laboratory1
PSY 100Introductory Psychology3
Social Science3
MAT 120The Mathematics of Modeling3
MAT 128Applied Statistics3
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
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
 Hours14
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
 Hours16
Second Year
Fall
BIO 109 General Biology I 3
General Education 3
Humanities 3
PSY 100 Introductory Psychology 3
 Hours12
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
 Hours13
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
 Hours17
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
 Hours16
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
 Hours12
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
 Hours17
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
 Hours18
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
 Hours12
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
 Hours17
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
 Hours16
Summer
DPT 673 Integrative Management II 3
DPT 634 Clinical Practice VII 1
DPT 691 Clinical Educ. Experience II 12
 Hours16
Sixth Year
Fall
DPT 692 Clinical Educ. Experience III 12
DPT 620 Leadership 2
 Hours14
 Total Hours210