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Exercise Science, B.S. Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration

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410-677-0151 Exercise Science, B.S. Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration About the Exercise Science Major Admissions Information

About the Program

Advisement for the major is available from the Exercise Science Program 

The Bachelor of Science in exercise science includes a General Education experience, a core of required course work and a culminating internship/seminar experience. The exercise science major prepares students to work in the health/fitness industry as personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, fitness instructors and wellness program directors.
The program also is designed to prepare students for professional certification through the American College of Sports Medicine and/or the National Strength and Conditioning Association. As a required component of the B.S. in exercise science, students must pass a certification exam in the health-fitness field in order to graduate. Professional certifications come with an additional cost to the student.  
  • Complete EXSC 333 and EXSC 344 and 90 credit hours, or receive department approval, to enroll in EXSC 479.
  • Complete EXSC 333 and EXSC 344 and 100 credit hours, or receive department approval, to enroll in EXSC 480.
  • Complete a minimum of 30 hours of 300-/400-level courses, each with a grade of C or better.
  • Receive a C or better in ALL required Core courses.
  • Receive a C or better in ALL required Pre-Physical Therapy courses.
  • Receive an overall 3.0 GPA in all Required Pre-Physical Therapy Natural Science and MATH courses.
  • Receive an overall GPA of 3.0 upon graduation.

University Undergraduate Major Policies

  • Refer to the program page for this major and the Courses section of this catalog for approved prerequisites and General Education courses.
  • Program requirements may not equal 120 credit hours. Students must register for additional electives to complete 120 credits required for graduation.
  • All graduates must have a minimum of 30 credits of 300/400-level courses with C grade or above; at least 15 of those credits must be taken at SU.
  • Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for graduation.
  • Students must complete at least 30 credit hours by direct classroom instruction and/or laboratory experience.
  • Students must take 30 of the last 37 credit hours at SU.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy graduation requirements. Please refer to the program page of this catalog for detailed major requirements.
  • Students must apply online for graduation by November 15 for May and by May 15 for December.

See the below SU program requirements to be completed as part of the AA/AS program.  For most up-to-date requirements, please refer to the current SU Catalog.

PTG Requirements

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Salisbury University Requirement
  • General Education Requirements Completion of an AA/AS is strongly recommended and, once earned, will satisfy SU's General Education Requirements
    45 - 55 credits
    Signature Outcomes
    Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following Areas (3 Courses):
    Notes: Courses in the 3 requirements above can also meet General Education and/or major requirements.
    COMAR Requirements
    Complete one 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Course In Each Of The Following:
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    One course from the following requirement:
  • Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration Required Core
    20 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Exercise Science Required Pre-Physical Therapy Natural Science Courses
    24 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Exercise Science Required Pre-Physical Therapy Non-Natural Science Courses
    14 - 15 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Take either a Math or Psychology Course
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Cannot be used elsewhere in Exercise Science requirements
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Cannot be used elsewhere in Exercise Science requirements
Grand Total Credits
70
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.