Exercise Science BS - Pre-Athletic Training Concentration/Athletic Training MS

Admission Criteria

• Must be a current Exercise Science major in the Pre-Athletic Training Concentration
• Complete all prerequisite courses
• Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.000

Current students wishing to pursue the combined Exercise Science BS - Pre-Athletic Training Concentration / Athletic Training MS must apply to the Athletic Traning program during year three. Enrollment is limited. Visit the Athletic Training program admissions page for more information.

Course Requirements

Graduate Course Requirements

Notes

*Students can only use one Biochemistry course towards their elective requirement

Total Credits Required for Undergraduate Major: 75

Additional Degree Requirements Include:

• Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements

Total Undergraduate Credits Required: 98

Total Credits Required for Graduate Degree: 63

Total Credits Required for Graduation:

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Students must maintain an overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.000 to be eligible for admission to the graduate portion of the program. Students must maintain ≥ 3.000 overall graduate GPA, achieve grades of B- or higher in all graduate courses, maintain Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification and successfully pass all Clinical Integration courses. Students that do not maintain a 3.000 minimum graduate GPA will not be allowed to continue in the combined program but may continue in the BS program in any of the four concentrations.

Program Distinction

A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.

Curricular Plan

A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of essential principles and vocabulary of exercise science.
• Apply scientific knowledge to improve human health, fitness and performance. 
• Demonstrate entry-level skills as an exercise science practitioner.
• Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to evidence-based practice and prudent decision-making skills.
• Display competence in oral, written and digital communication skills. 
• Demonstrate effective team work and interpersonal skills in working with clients, supervisors and professional colleagues.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to a variety of scenarios relevant to practice as an exercise science professional.

(HEGIS: 12.00 , CIP: 26.0908 Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology)