Exercise Physiology: Health and Fitness (B.S.)
The West Liberty University Exercise Physiology Program is designed to impart students with a foundation of knowledge concerning the human body’s immediate and long-term response to physical activity that will serve graduates in a variety of careers, especially those that concern human movement (for example, clinical exercise physiologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician’s assistant, strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer, and many others). The program is accredited by the American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP), and its learning objectives are aligned with ASEP’s. The curriculum is designed to promote critical thinking skills, effective writing, clear articulation and presentation, and analytical skills that transcend the subject matter. Students are also encouraged to participate in, and learn to appreciate the application of scientific research to real world problems and/or service for the benefit of the community, with consideration of the moral and ethical issues involved.
Exercise physiology students learn by doing. Learning experiences include lectures, laboratories for the development of essential skills and the elucidation of fundamental principles, research, professional development, and field internship wherein students gain practical experience with one or more of the program’s regional partners. Upon graduation, students will have been prepared to challenge the ASEP board certification exam and become board certified exercise physiologists with the EPC credential.
Each student has the choice of a concentration, either Clinical which is designed to meet many if not all of the pre-requisite requirements of popular graduate studies programs in clinical fields or Health and Fitness which is designed to prepare students for immediate entry into career fields. In addition to courses within the program, students also gain valuable knowledge from the fields of health, psychology, the natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science.
Admission Process
Any individual who has been admitted to WLU as a student is eligible for admission into the program. In order to graduate, students must have a 2.5 overall and a minimum grade of “C” in all EP major component classes. To be eligible for an internship, student must have an overall GPA of 2.5.
Requirements
Required Courses
Choose 3 hours from the following: