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Dec 03, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog | 2024-2025
Exercise Science, Pre-Professional Concentration, B.S.
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The Exercise Science major prepares students in the principles, theories, and applications of Exercise Science. The major offers preparation for employment as Exercise Science practitioners in business and industry, healthcare agencies, hospitals, physical fitness centers, sport medicine clinics, sports performance centers, and colleges/universities or any other setting which utilizes exercise and physical activity to promote healthy active lifestyles and outcomes.
All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .
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Admission Requirements
All Students
- See University Admission Requirements
- Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.5
- Pre-Major/Prerequisite Courses: Completion of 36 credit hours of coursework.Grade of C or above in all Pre-Exercise Science courses. The prerequisite GPA includes the following courses:
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- All Pre-Exercise Science majors are subject to a Conduct Check facilitated by the Dean of Students Office. The result may impact acceptance into the Exercise Science program.
Currently Enrolled Students
- Declaration of Major: Students are initially classified as Pre-Exercise Science (PEXE) majors until the requirements above are met in order to apply to the upper-division Exercise Science major. The Declaration of Major application includes a Personal Statement to be reviewed and scored by the Exercise Science Admissions Committee using a scoring rubric.
Currently Enrolled Students from Another Major
- Students who wish to declare the Pre-Exercise Science major will register for and attend a Change of Major Orientation through the CHHS Advising Center.
General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)
For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program . Total hours to satisfy General Education Requirements may vary as some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information.
Foundation Courses (21 credit hours)
Major Courses (27 credit hours)
Unrestricted Elective Courses
As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation. Suggested courses for majors include:
Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
Progression Requirements
All of the required courses for the Pre-Exercise Science major, Exercise Science major, and Health and Fitness concentration must be completed with a grade of C or above. Students may repeat each required Pre-Exercise Science or Exercise Science course once, for a total of 2 attempts. Withdrawals are not counted towards the repeat limits, but students are limited to 16 credit hours of self-withdrawals during their academic career. If a student does not earn a grade of C or higher within the two allowed attempts, he/she/they will be dismissed from the major. If a student feels he/she/they have grounds to appeal this policy, an appeal may be submitted for review by the Program Director and Exercise Science Committee.
Admission to Upper Division
All pre-Exercise Science majors must complete the following courses with a grade of C or higher to be considered for admission to the Exercise Science degree program:
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and submit the online application.
Once admitted to the upper division, students can select the “Pre-professional” or the “Strength & Conditioning” Concentration.
Special Policies or Requirements
Exercise Science majors cannot earn more than 2 grades of D, F, or W in all required courses (PEXE and EXER). Exceeding the minimum number of D, F, W grades results in dismissal from the major.
Honors Program
For details about the Honors Program in the Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences, visit the program page .
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