Exercise Physiology

Professor Collins helps a student put on a mask in the performance lab

Professor Collins is working with a student that's in the Bod Pod in the performance lab

Emily Maxwell is helping a firefighter train outdoors

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Exercise Physiology Major (BS)

Complementary Programs

Coaching (Minor)
Health Promotion (BS, Minor)
Psychological Science (BS, Minor)
Sports Medicine (Minor)

Graduate Opportunities

Master of PA Medicine (MPAM)
Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Exercise physiology is an exciting and diverse program at the University of Lynchburg. You’ll learn how to help people improve their health, fitness, and performance through evidence-based theory and hands-on learning in the classroom, laboratory, and internships. Plus, your courses cover everything from physiological assessments to emergency care to how to design exercise programs!

This major gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue several certifications at discounted prices, as well as a variety of careers.

Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) as an Exercise Science Program, preparing students for ACSM certification exams. Our program is also part of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Education Recognition Program (NSCA ERP), which recognizes and distinguishes schools with strength and conditioning courses that prepare students for NSCA certification exams.

As a Lynchburg exercise physiology student, you’ll:

Gain the knowledge and skills to pursue certifications.
Build a solid foundation of evidence-based theory.
Help assess clients’ needs, based on their goals.
Earn your degree from a CAAHEP accredited and National Strength and Conditioning Association Education Recognition Program.

Student and Alumni Spotlights

Jeff Taylor Jr. ’11, ’15 DPT

Now a pro sports physical therapist, Jeff Taylor '11, '15 DPT traces his successes all the way back through grad school to lessons he learned in Lynchburg undergrad exercise physiology classes.

Erik Oehler ’20

At Lynchburg, Erik Oehler '20 said he was among people who truly wanted to create positive change in other's lives. He realized his goals with a major in exercise physiology and plenty of support in earning it.

Christian Kumar ’22

Christian Kumar '22 is taking what he's learned at Lynchburg — from getting his bachelor's degree in exercise physiology and leadership roles across campus — to pursue a doctorate at Belmont University.