Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiology Major (BS)

Want to keep couch potatoes off the couch? Help cardiac patients get their hearts in shape? As an exercise physiology major you’ll learn how to improve the health, fitness, and performance of clients, based on their goals.

The major is built around a solid foundation of evidence-based theory and hands-on learning in the classroom, along with laboratory and internship experiences your senior year.

Courses cover a range of topics, including physiological assessments, emergency and injury care, laboratory measurement techniques, sports nutrition, and exercise prescription. And you’ll get the knowledge and skills you need to successfully pursue a number of certifications.

The Exercise Physiology Program is a National Strength and Conditioning Association Education Recognition Program. The ERP recognizes and distinguishes schools with strength and conditioning curricula that prepares students for NSCA certification exams.

Complementary Minors

Graduate Opportunities

The exercise physiology staff at the University of Lynchburg is like no other. They take your education personally, and go out of their way to ensure that you are gaining the knowledge and experience you need to succeed. If I had to do it all over again, Lynchburg’s exercise physiology program would be my top choice!

Emily Anderson '20

The exercise physiology program at the University of Lynchburg is a fantastic program that has great professors and teaches students the meaning of why exercise is so important to society.

Brandon Wooldridge '20

What can I do with an exercise physiology degree?

Exercise specialist (CP)
Sport specific training coach (CP)
Cardiac rehabilitation specialist (MDP, CP)
Fitness/wellness director (MDP, CP)
Industrial rehabilitation specialist/occupational physiologist (MDP, CP)

Athletic trainer (MDR, CP)
Collegiate level strength and conditional coach (MDR, CR)
Occupational therapist (MDR, DDA)
Physical therapist (DDR, CP)

(CP) Certifications preferred
(MDP, CP) Master’s degree and certifications preferred
(MDR, CP) Master’s degree required and certifications preferred
(MDR, CR) Master’s degree and certifications required
(MDR, DDA) Master’s degree required; doctorate degree available
(DDR, CP) Doctorate degree required and certifications preferred

Sample Courses

EXPH 100 — Physiological Assessments in Exercise Physiology

In this hands-on course, exercise physiology majors learn how to conduct and participate in various tests used to evaluate health- and skill-related physical fitness.

EXPH 200 — Exploration in Exercise Physiology

This course introduces exercise physiology majors to career opportunities that exist in the field, along with the qualifications and certifications needed to pursue a career in some of the field’s sub-disciplines. It also focuses on reading, research, and scientific writing techniques related to topics in exercise physiology.

EXPH 355 — Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning

This course provides students with the scientific principles and practical skills needed to design conditioning programs that address strength, power, speed, agility, and endurance, and to adjust those programs so they are safe and effective for those with injuries and other special needs. In the lab, students will become proficient in various movements and learn to critique their classmates on these movements.

EXPH 425 — Advanced Health and Fitness Evaluation and Programming

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for risk classification, physiological assessment, interpretation of test results, and the design of health and activity programs for seemingly healthy populations. Developing competency in following ACSM guidelines for exercise testing and prescription is emphasized.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
as an Exercise Science Program.

25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, Fla. 33763
727.210.2350

Faculty Contact

DuAnn Kremer, PhD, ACSM EP-C
Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology
Chair of the Exercise Physiology Department
Coordinator of Clinical Education

434.544.8476
kremer.d@lynchburg.edu