Exercise Physiology

Current Degree Requirements

How Do I Transfer Into This Major?

The department reviews applications from University of Delaware students who wish to change majors twice a year, with applications are accepted at the end of each Fall and Spring semester. Applications are available 30 days prior to each due date. Students are notified of admission decisions after semester grades are posted. Students not admitted to a major may apply again the following semester.

Exercise Physiology requires a formal application process

A faculty admission committee for Exercise Physiology will make decisions on acceptance based on the following criteria:

• A competitive cumulative GPA (Students admitted into the major in recent years have had GPAs of at least 3.0.)
• Successful completion (minimum grade C-) of the following courses:
• CHEM103 - General Chemistry
• CHEM104 – General Chemistry
• BISC207 – Introductory Biology I
• BISC208 – Introductory Biology II
• HESC205 – Freshman Seminar in Exercise Science
• Completion of the appropriate application form for the chosen concentration. Applications are accepted at the end of each Fall and Spring semester.

Career and Graduate Opportunities

Employment and educational opportunities for Exercise Physiology graduates are diverse and rewarding. Career possibilities have expanded into new and exciting areas. Some examples of potential careers are:

• Careers
• Personal Trainer
• Fitness Director/Manager
• Pharmaceutical and Medical Sales
• Gait Analysis Laboratory Clinician
• Graduate and Professional Programs
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physician’s Assistant
• Medical or Dental School
• Chiropractic School
• Exercise Science Graduate degrees
• Research
• Cardiac Rehab and Prevention
• Exercise Prescription

For further information about the major of Exercise Physiology please contact:
Dr. Michelle Provost-Craig at 302-831-6326 or provost@udel.edu