College: Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Degree: BS
Specialized Admission: No
Address: 207 Sandels Building
Phone: (850) 644-5279
Email: annescollege-studentservices@fsu.edu
*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available ONLY at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning.*
The Exercise Physiology major prepares students for graduate study in exercise physiology, physical therapy, and other health fields including medical school, as well as positions as personal trainers and health fitness instructors with both hospital-based wellness programs and corporate fitness programs.
Requirements for Admission to the Upper-Division Major
Students must complete at least 52 hours of credit with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 and at least half the required General Education hours, including English composition and mathematics, or an A.A. Degree.
Students must complete the following courses in preparation for upper-division coursework in the major. All of the following may also apply toward General Education and/or major coursework. (See section on “Grades and Continuation Requirements.”)
MAC 1105 (3) College Algebra
MAC X114 (3) Analytic Trigonometry or approved alternative
MAC X140 (3) Pre-calculus Algebra or approved alternative
HUN X201 (3) The Science of Nutrition
CHM X045, X045L (3,1) General Chemistry I with Lab
CHM X046, X046L (3,1) General Chemistry II with Lab
BSC X010, X010L (3,1) Biological Science I, Lab
PSY X012 (3) General Psychology
Note: State-wide common prerequisites are always under review. For the most current information and for acceptable alternative courses, visit the “Common Prerequisites Manual.” This is available from the “Student Services” section of http://www.flvc.org .
Major Program of Studies: (78 hours)
A final grade of C minus or better is required in all major courses.
Department/Major Requirements: (25 hours)
HUN 1201 (3) Science of Nutrition (B minus or higher required)
HUN 3224 (3) Intermediary Metabolism of Nutrients I
HUN 3226 (3) Intermediary Metabolism of Nutrients II
PET 3102 (1) Introduction to Exercise Science ("S" grade required)
PET 3322, 3322L (3,1) Functional Anatomy and Physiology I (or BSC2085 and BSC2085L)*
PET 3323C (4) Functional Anatomy and Physiology II (or BSC2086 and BSC2086L)*
APK 3110C (4) Applied Exercise Physiology
PET 4551 (3) Exercise Testing and Prescription
*Note: Students can take PET 3322/L and PET 3323C or BSC 2085/L and BSC 2086/L towards the Anatomy and Physiology I and II requirement, but ALL coursework in this sequence MUST be completed with the same prefix.
Electives: Select three (3) of the following (9 hours minimum)
HSC 4711 (3) Wellness and Risk Reduction
PET 3361 (3) Nutrition and Sport
APK 4400 (3) Sport Psychology
APK 3164 (3) Eating Disorders and Body Image
ATR 3102 (3) Athletic Training (for non-majors)
APK 3113 (3) Strength and Conditioning
PET 4076 (4) Physical Dimensions of Aging
APK4401 (3) Exercise Psychology
APK4402 (3) Applied Sport Psychology
HUN4362 (3) Fundamental Foods
APK4403 (3) Performance Psychology
PET 4051 (3) Human Movement Studies
PET3932r (3) Special Topics
Required coursework outside of department/college: (44 hours)
MAC 1114 (3) Analytic Trigonometry
MAC 1140 (3) Pre-calculus Algebra
STA 2122 (3) Introduction to Applied Statistics or STA 2023 (3)
PSY 2012 (3) General Psychology
CHM 1045, 1045L (3,1) General Chemistry I and Lab
CHM 1046, 1046L (3,1) General Chemistry II and Lab
CHM 3217, 3217L (3,1) One Semester Organic Chemistry and Lab or all of: CHM 2210, CHM 2211, CHM 2211L (3,3,3) Organic I, II, II Lab
BCH 3023C (3) Introduction to Biochemistry or BCH 4053 (3) General Biochemistry I
BSC 2010, 2010L (3, 1) Biological Sciences I and lab
BSC 2011, 2011L (3, 1) Biological Sciences II and lab
PHY 2053C (4) College Physics A with Lab
PHY 2054C (4) College Physics B with Lab
Digital Literacy: (0-3 hours beyond major)
CGS 2060 Computer Fluency (3) or any University accepted Digital Literacy course.
Oral Communication Competency: (0-3 hours beyond major)
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met through any University approved college-level course; SPC 1017 suggested.
Electives to meet the graduation requirement of 120 hours; at least ten hours must be at the 3000-4000 level.
Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Min. Hrs. Required 120
General Education 36*
Prerequisites 0 beyond GE and major coursework
Major Coursework 78*
Minor Coursework 0
Digital Literacy 0-3
Oral Competency 0-3
Electives to bring total hours to 120
*NOTE: MAC 1105 (3), STA 2122 (3) and PSY 2012 (3) General Psychology should be taken as part of General Education requirements. Other courses required for this major may also be used to satisfy General Education requirements."
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion. Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors. You may view the map for this major at www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/.
1. A minimum of 45 hours at the 3000 level or above, 30 of which must be taken at this University.
2. Half of the major course semester hours must be completed in residence at this University.
3. The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at this University.
Salary Information: For more information go to: National Association of Colleges and Employers (www.naceweb.org) or the Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm) provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Exercise Leader, Fitness Instructor/Consultant, Corporate Fitness Manager, Exercise Testing Technician, Fitness Club Manager, Activities Director, Health & Fitness Advisor, Exercise Physiologist.
Representative Employers: Athletic Teams, Hospitals, Fitness Centers, Private Practice, Health Organizations, Spas/Resorts, Health Departments.
ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Summer 2025 and after)
*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available ONLY at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning.*
This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. The General Education and Elective courses must be selected to satisfy all area and diversity requirements unless your program meets these with major course requirements. Milestones are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in one of two types of map registration stops. The first level (Degree Map Off-track) is placed following grade posting if the student has missed a milestone (course and/or GPA) for the first time in the major. If a student is in non-compliance with milestones for two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers), a Major Change Required stop is placed on the student's registration.
Graduates will be able to evaluate, plan for and counsel individuals in the areas of fitness, athletics, and cardiac rehabilitation. Students are being prepared for advanced degree work in exercise physiology, physical therapy, and other health fields, including medical school and positions as personal trainers and health fitness instructors with both hospital-based wellness programs and corporate fitness programs.
Note: PET3102 is only offered at FSU; therefore, transfer students should take this course during their first semester enrolled at FSU.
A grade of "C minus" or better is required for all coursework required for the major.
Mapping Coordinator: Amy Sanderson
Email: aesanderson@fsu.edu
Sample Schedule and Required Milestones by Term
| Sample Schedule: Term 1 hrs |
| ENC1101 Freshman Composition3 |
| MAC1105 College Algebra 3 |
| PSY2012 General Psychology3 |
| HUN1201 Science of Nutrition3 |
| GE Core Humanities/Cultural Practice3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 1 |
| Complete ENC1101 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete MAC1105 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete PSY2012 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Sample Schedule: Term 2 hrs |
| ENC2135 Research, Genre, and Context 3 |
| CHM1045 General Chemistry I and CHM1045L Lab4 |
| PET3102 Introduction to Exercise Science 1 |
| MAC1140 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 |
| BSC2010 Biological Science I and BSC2010L Lab4 |
| Required Milestones: Term 2 |
| Complete ENC2135 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete CHM1045 and CHM1045L ( ≥ C minus in each) |
| Complete MAC1140 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete HUN1201 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Sample Schedule: Term 3 hrs |
| CHM1046 General Chemistry II and CHM1046L Lab4 |
| BSC2011 Biological Sciences II 3 |
| MAC1114 Analytic Trigonometry3 |
| GE Humanities/Cultural Practice3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 3 |
| CHM1046 and CHM1046L ( ≥ C minus in each) |
| Complete BSC2010 and BSC2010L ( ≥ C minus in each) |
| Complete MAC1114 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Sample Schedule: Term 4 hrs |
| CHM2210 Organic Chemistry I or CHM3217 One Semester Organic Chemistry and CHM3217L Lab3-4 |
| BSC2011L Biological Sciences II Lab1 |
| STA2122 Applied Statistics 3 |
| GE History3 |
| CoreFSU Requirement3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 4 |
| Complete either CHM2210 or CHM3217 and CHM3217L Lab (≥ C minus). Note: If CHM2210 is taken, then you must complete CHM2211 and 2211L. If CHM3217 is taken you must complete CHM3217L. |
| Complete STA2122 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete BSC2011 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete PET3102 (with grade of S) |
| Sample Schedule: Term 5 hrs |
| PET3322 Functional Anatomy and Physiology I 3 |
| PET3322L Functional Anatomy and Physiology I Lab1 |
| CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II 3 |
| CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II Lab3 |
| PHY2053C College Physics A w/Lab4 |
| Required Milestones: Term 5 |
| Complete PET3322 and PET3322L ( ≥ C minus in each) |
| Civic Literacy requirement |
| Sample Schedule: Term 6 hrs |
| PET3323C Functional Anatomy and Physiology II4 |
| APK3110C Applied Exercise Physiology4 |
| PHY2054C College Physics B w/Lab4 |
| BCH3023 Survey of Biochemistry (or BCH 4053 General Biochemistry I) 3-4 |
| Required Milestones: Term 6 |
| Complete APK3110C ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Sample Schedule: Term 7 hrs |
| HUN3224 Intermediary Metabolism of Nutrients I3 |
| PET4551 Exercise Testing and Prescription3 |
| Required Major Elective3 |
| Required Major Elective3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 7 |
| Complete HUN3224 ( ≥ C minus ) |
| Complete a Pre-Graduation Check |
| Sample Schedule: Term 8 hrs |
| HUN3226 Intermediary Metabolism of Nutrients II3 |
| SPC2608 Speech (or other University approved Oral Communication Competency)3 |
| Required Major Elective3 |
| CoreFSU Requirement 3 |
| Required Milestones: Term 8 |
| FSU GPA ≥ 2.00 |
| Apply for Graduation in 1st two weeks |