Certificate Requirements
The Exercise Physiology Certificate is a collection of courses geared toward educating the student for a career as an Exercise Physiologist.
BI260/L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab/Lecture
BI261/L - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab/Lecture
BI400/L - Kinesiology Lab/Lecture
BI402/L - Exercise Physiology Lab/Lecture
BI403/L - Assessment Prescript of Fitness Lab/Lecture
BI404/L - Strength and Conditioning Lab/Lecture
Upon competition of this certificate, along with an undergraduate degree, students would meet the prerequisites established by the American College of Sports Medicine to sit for the Certification in Exercise Physiology. Sitting for the ACSM’s Certification is above and beyond the expectations of our certificate program however a viable option after completion. If you do choose the path of certification through the ASCM, it is a nationally recognized and a required achievement for employment in many clinical and health related setting. Typical areas of employment would include cardiac rehabilitation centers and fitness facilities.