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College of Health Professions

Exercise Science for Health Professions

Build a scientific foundation for your future in healthcare. Study human movement and the sciences through laboratory work, research, and practical experiences that support preparation for health professions graduate programs.

Why study Exercise Science at Findlay?

Study movement, health, and the sciences as preparation for further work in healthcare. Findlay’s Exercise Science program gives students a foundation for several health professions pathways.

  • Build a strong science base. Study biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and anatomy and physiology.
  • Connect learning with people. Develop knowledge and hands-on skills relevant to health and movement.
  • Explore professional paths. Consider further study in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies or another healthcare field.

Graduate and professional programs have their own admission requirements; this undergraduate program helps students prepare for a next step.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Exercise Science for Health Professions by the Numbers

18:1

Student-to-instructor ratio

The program lists smaller classes at this ratio.

120+

Required credits

Listed for the Exercise Science for Health Professions program.

Course Requirements

Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science for Health Professions must complete the following curriculum.

The curriculum places a strong emphasis on biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and anatomy courses, giving students the foundational knowledge required to excel at the graduate level in healthcare professions. Students are required to take courses dedicated to research and experiential learning, including laboratory coursework centered around exercise and sports science areas such as biomechanics and exercise physiology.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Exercise Science program follows the general undergraduate admission requirements for the University of Findlay: 

  • Completion of a college preparatory curriculum is recommended, including:  
  • 4 years of English  
  • 3 years of mathematics  
  • 3 years of social studies (including history)  
  • 2 years of science  
  • 2 years of foreign language  
  • Submission of official high school transcripts  
  • ACT or SAT scores (optional) 

Getting Started is Simple: 

  • Graduate from high school (or earn a GED)  
  • Complete a college-prep curriculum  
  • Submit your transcripts, including transcripts from any/all institution(s) you completed CCP coursework. 

Share ACT/SAT scores (optional) 

Hands-On Experience

Through hands-on labs, fieldwork, and job shadowing, you’ll build real-world experience for graduate school and healthcare careers — with access to our network of alumni and innovative partnerships long before you graduate.

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Accreditation

UF is authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to offer Cert., A.A., B.A., B.S., B.S.B.M., B.S.N., M.A., M.S., M.O.T., M.B.A., M.P.A., Pharm.D., D.P.T., Ed.D., Ed.D. in School Psychology, and O.T.D. programs. The University of Findlay courses and programs are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, telephone: 1-800-621-7440, inquiry@hlcommission.org, website: hlcommission.org. 
 

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