Exercise Physiology: Clinical (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 prerequisite requirements of popular graduate studies programs in clinical fields; Health and Fitness, which is designed to prepare students for immediate entry into career fields; or Pre-Athletic Training, which is designed to prepare students for entry into the Master’s in Athletic Training program. 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, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5.

Requirements

Required Courses

BIO 124Biological Principles

3

BIO 125Biological Principles Lab

1

CHEM 110General Chemistry I

3

CHEM 111General Chemistry I Lab

1

EP 125Introduction to Exercise Physiology

1

EP 299Basic Strength & Conditioning Principles

3

EP 325Exercise Physiology I

3

EP 326Exercise Physiology I Lab

1

EP 333Exercise Metabolism & Nutrition

3

EP 352Sport Rehabilitation

3

EP 448Exercise Physiology II

3

EP 449Exercise Physiology II Lab

1

EP 450Biomechanics

3

EP 454Cardiac Rehabilitation

3

EP 455Modification of Exercise

3

EP 460Theory of Exercise Testing, Prescriptions, & Programs

3

EP 464Clinical Exercise Physiology Seminar

1

EP 480Exercise Physiology Internshp

6

HE 300Nutrition & Physical Fitness

3

MATH 160Introduction to Statistics

3 or 5

PE 240Anatomy & Physiology

3

PE 326Tests, Measurements & Research Design

2

PE 395Kinesiology

3

PHYS 101Elem Physics I

3

PHYS 110Elementary Physics Lab I

1

PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology

3

Choose 3 hours from the following:

SDE 232First Aid-Emergency Service

3

SDE 252EMT

3

Choose 20 hours from the following:

CHEM 112General Chemistry II

3

CHEM 113General Chemistry II Lab

1

PHYS 102Elem Physics II

3

PHYS 111Elementary Physics Lab II

1

BIO 302Human Anatomy & Phys I

3

BIO 303Human Anatomy & Phys I Lab

1

BIO 328Human Anat & Physiology II

3

BIO 334Human Anat & Physio II Lab

1

BIO 325General Microbiology

3

BIO 326Gen Microbio Lab

1

BIO 401Genetics

4

BIO 202Bio of Animals (Zoology)

3

BIO 203Bio of Animals Lab

1

BIO 210Essentials of Biomed Term

3

PSYC 252Life Span Development

3

CIS 271Practical Computer Applications

3

GBUS 140Introduction to Business

3

SPED 241Introduction to Exceptionalities

3

EDUC 201Human Development

3

HE 320Mental Health & Drug Use & Abuse

3

HE 340Human Sexuality & the Family

3

PE 355Sport Law

2

BIO 208Found Cell & Molecular Bio

3