Exercise Science BS - Applied Exercise Physiology Concentration - Program Requirements

The minimum requirements to complete the Exercise Science degree are:

• Completion of all general education and UB Curriculum requirements
• Minimum overall UB GPA of 2.000
• Minimum major GPA of 2.000

All ES students must maintain a 2.000 GPA in required course work each semester. All students will be monitored each semester to ensure that they are making satisfactory academic progress in the major. Failure to maintain a cumulative UB GPA or ES major GPA ≥ 2.000 will result in the student receiving warnings, mandatory advising, and required completion of an academic workshop. Students who fail to maintain a cumulative UB GPA or ES major GPA ≥ 2.000 for three consecutive semesters will be removed from the major. Academic reviews are conducted following Fall and Spring semesters only. Courses repeated during the winter and/or summer are not factored into the review. Students must pass all required courses with a D or higher. A student who has been dismissed is not eligible for readmission into the major.

The ES major GPA includes all required ES coursework in the major and is a cumulative GPA. The student's HUB Academic Advisement Report includes the ES major GPA.

All undergraduate majors include at least 24-credit hours at the upper division (at least 300-level).

It is essential that students consult an academic advisor when making decisions related to their academic program. Students may contact an advisor from the Office for Academic and Student Affairs at (716) 829-5000 or email OASA.

All prerequisite coursework taken at other institutions must articulate to UB as equivalent courses. Courses that do not articulate to UB will not satisfy requirements for the major. Refer to TAURUS for information on courses at other schools that are equivalent to UB courses.

BIO 129 Perspectives in Human Biology LEC and LAB OR BIO 200 Evolutionary Biology OR CHE 102 LEC General Chemistry II and CHE 114 LAB General Chemistry II
CHE 101 LEC General Chemistry I and CHE 113 LAB General Chemistry I OR CHE 121 Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

For example, students may take any of these options:

• CHE 101 & CHE 113 and BIO 129 LEC & LAB
• CHE 101 & CHE 113 and BIO 200
• CHE 101 & CHE 113 and CHE 102 & CHE 114
• CHE 121 & BIO 129 LEC & LAB
• CHE 121 & BIO 200
• CHE 121 & CHE 102 & CHE 114

ES 200 Introduction to Exercise Science
ES 207 Human Form & Function
NTR 108 Human Nutrition
PHY 101 College Physics I
PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
PUB 101 Intro to Public Health
STA 119 Statistical Methods

ES 208 Human Form and Function II
ES 300 Theory of Athletic Injury
ES 310 Practical Applications in Exercise Science
ES 340 Physical Activity for Special Cases
ES 370 Biomechanics
ES 373 Strength & Conditioning I
ES 380 Exercise Physiology
ES 381 Exercise Physiology Lab
ES 402 Exercise Nutrition*
ES 442 Career Readiness in Exercise Science
ES 450 Internship I
ES 451 Internship II (12 credits)
ES 460 Clinical Exercise Physiology
ES 473 Strength & Conditioning II
ES 496 Practicum (3 credits)*
NTR 109/NTR 110 Nutrition in Practice Lec and Lab
ULC 148 Precalculus Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry
Electives (16 credits with at least 6 credits from ES, NTR, or PUB)

*If you plan to apply to the combined BS/MS in Athletic Training or BS/DPT, you will need to take these course in the Fall semester of your junior year.

Approved Electives for Applied Exercise Physiology concentration:

• BCH 403 Biochemical Principles*
• BIO 200 Evolutionary Biology (Please note: this course can be used to satisfy the prerequisite requirement OR an elective, NOT both)
• BIO 201 Cell Biology & BIO 211 Cell Biology Lab
• BIO 305/BIO 315 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry/Laboratory*
• CHE 203/CHE 205 Organic Chemistry
• CHE 204/CHE 206 Organic Chemistry
• ES 230 Social Ecological Perspectives on Physical Activity and Exercise
• ES 251 Women, Gender & Sport
• ES 254 CPR and First Aid
• ES 256 Principles of Coaching
  
• ES 330 Lifespan Physiology
• ES 342 Neuroscience I
• ES 344 Neuroanatomy I
• ES 353 Technology in Sport
• ES 428 Health Promotion, Prevention and Wellness
• ES 435 Health Coaching & Behavior Modification
• ES 461/NTR 461 Special Topics
• ES 464 Special Topics
• ES 472 Environmental Physiology
• ES 497 Honors Thesis
• ES 499/NTR 499 Independent Study (1-4 credits)
• MGO 330 Entrepreneurship & Small Business
• MIC 301 Microbiology for Applied Health Professionals
• MT 401 Clinical Biochemistry*
• NTR 301 Dietary Assessment
• NTR 401 Nutrition and Health
• NTR 402 Nutrition in the Life Cycle 
• PAS 407 Gross Anatomy
• PGY 412 Applied Physiology
• PGY 451 Human Physiology I
• PGY 452 Human Physiology II
• PHI 237/SSC 237 Social and Ethical Values in Medicine 
• PHY 102 Physics 2
• PHY 151 Physics 1 lab
• PHY 152 Physics 2 lab
• PMY 302 Introduction to Pharmacology
• PSY 322 Abnormal Psychology
• PSY 325 Health Psychology
• PSY 336 Developmental Psychology
• PSY 351 Biopsychology 
• PSY 438 Sport and Exercise Psychology
• PUB 210 Global Public Health
• PUB 220 Behavioral & Social Influences on Health
• PUB 340 Intro to Epidemiology
• PUB 422 Public Health Ethics
  

* Students can only use one Biochemistry course towards their electives.

The ENS department award of program distinction is based on the UB GPA for the program (major GPA). A minimum of 50% of credits for the major program must be completed at UB. The department requires a minimum of 3.200 for “with distinction”; 3.500 for “with high distinction”; and 3.750 for “with highest distinction.”

Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or major requirements.

See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.