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May 27, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog | 2026-2027
Exercise Science, Pre-Professional Concentration, B.S.
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The Exercise Science major with a Pre-Professional Concentration prepares students to pursue professional graduate health care programs including, but not limited to, athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician associate.
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
- Pre-Major/Prerequisite Courses: Completion of 36 credit hours of coursework.Grade of C or above in all Pre-Exercise Science courses. The prerequisites are:
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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.
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, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation
Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, a minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives). 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. 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 submit the online application. Once admitted to the upper division, students can select the “Pre-Professional” Concentration. Honors Program
For details about the Honors Program in the Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences, visit the program page . Pre-Health Courses (3-18 credit hours)
Students can choose between 3 and 18 credit hours of pre-health courses to satisfy professional program pre-requisites. |
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