Exercise Science, B.S.
Curriculum Overview
The exercise science B.S. at Saint Louis University consists of three pathways. The exercise and wellness concentration is for students who are seeking careers as an exercise physiologist, medical scientist, personal trainer, health and wellness coordinator, wellness coaches or recreation specialist. SLU also offers the exercise science B.S. with concentrations in either athletic training or physical therapy. These two concentrations are for students who wish to continue their education towards a Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.) or a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree respectively. For additional information on all the exercise science, B.S. concentrations, see the Requirements and Roadmap tabs.
For additional information on the M.A.T. and the D.P.T., see the catalog entries below:
Admission Requirements
Saint Louis University also accepts the Common Application.
Freshman
All applications are thoroughly reviewed with the highest degree of individual care and consideration to all credentials that are submitted. Solid academic performance in college preparatory coursework is a primary concern in reviewing a freshman applicant’s file.
To be considered for admission to any Saint Louis University undergraduate program, applicants must be graduating from an accredited high school, have an acceptable HiSET exam score or take the General Education Development (GED) test.
Transfer
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an acceptable score on the GED.
Students who have attempted fewer than 24 semester credits (or 30 quarter credits) of college credit must follow the above freshmen admission requirements. Students who have completed 24 or more semester credits (or 30 quarter credits) of college credit must submit transcripts from all previously attended college(s).
In reviewing a transfer applicant’s file, the Office of Admission holistically examines the student’s academic performance in college-level coursework as an indicator of the student’s ability to meet the academic rigors of Saint Louis University. Where applicable, transfer students will be evaluated on any courses outlined in the continuation standards of their preferred major.
International Applicants
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:
- Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
- Proof of financial support must include:
- A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the time at Saint Louis University
- A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of study at the University
- Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken post-secondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
Tuition
Tuition | Cost Per Year |
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Undergraduate Tuition | $54,760 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:
- Scholarships: Awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need. In addition to University scholarships, the Doisy College of Health Sciences offers scholarships to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students.
- Financial Aid: Provided in the form of grants and loans, some of which require repayment.
For priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, applicants should apply for admission by Dec. 1 and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
For more information, visit the Office of Student Financial Services.
Code | Title | Credits |
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University Undergraduate Core | 32-35 | |
Major Requirements | ||
ANAT 1000 | Basic Human Anatomy | 3 |
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 1080 & CHEM 1085 | Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab | 4 |
CHEM 1480 & CHEM 1485 | Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab | 4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
IPE 2100 | Interprofessional Collaboration and Healthcare in Global Context | 3 |
IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
IPE 4900 | Interprofessional Community Practicum | 3 |
MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
or HCE 2010 | Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics | |
PHYS 1220 & PHYS 1235 | General Physics I and General Physics I Lab | 4 |
PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
STAT 1100 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
General Electives | 12-15 | |
Choose a Concentration: | 43-60 | |
Total Credits | 121-142 |
Exercise and Wellness Concentration
Code | Title | Credits |
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DIET 2080 | Foundations in Nutrition | 2,3 |
HSCI 2500 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
EXSC 3230 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
EXSC 4121 | Clinical Biomechanics | 3 |
EXSC 4150 | Nutrition, Health, and Physical Performance | 3 |
EXSC 4170 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
EDI 4361 | Art and Science of Human Flourishing | 3 |
EXSC 4260 | Enhancing Human Performance | 3 |
EXSC 4241 | Clinical Research and Design | 2 |
Concentration Electives | ||
Foundational Electives--Select 2 courses or course sequences below, to be completed Freshman or Sophomore years: | 6-8 | |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | ||
Exercise and Health | ||
General Physics II and General Physics II Lab | ||
Nutrition in the Lifecycle | ||
Principles of Food Preparation | ||
Sports in American Culture | ||
Sociology of Sport | ||
Upper-level Electives--Select 8 courses below, 2 of which must be upper level psychology courses, to be completed Junior or Senior years: | 24 | |
American Food and Cultures | ||
Sustainable Food Systems | ||
Abnormal Psychology | ||
Science of Sleep | ||
Health Psychology | ||
Management Theory and Practice | ||
Social Entrepreneurship | ||
Internship / Fieldwork in Exercise Science | ||
Public Health & Social Justice | ||
Disability Studies: Medicine, Ethics, and Policy | ||
Mindfulness & the Ethics of Healthcare | ||
Total Credits | 55-58 |
Athletic Training Concentration
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
PSY 3000/4000 | Psychology Elective | 3 |
ANAT 4000 | Human Gross Anatomy | 6 |
EXSC 5121 | Clinical Biomechanics | 3 |
PHYS 1240 & PHYS 1255 | General Physics II and General Physics II Lab | 4 |
MAT 1000 | Intro to Athletic Training | 1 |
MAT 2000 | Athletic Training Student Development I | 1 |
MAT 3000 | Athletic Training Student Development II | 2 |
MAT 3230 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
MAT 5010 | Principles of Athletic Training | 2 |
MAT 5125 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
MAT 5160 | Aspects of Nutrition | 2 |
MAT 5240 | Musculoskeletal Assessment and Management I | 4 |
MAT 5250 | Musculoskeletal Assessment and Management II | 4 |
MAT 5500 | Rehabilitation in AT I | 4 |
MAT 5800 | Medical Conditions and Physical Activity | 4 |
Total Credits | 46 |
Physical Therapy Concentration
Students must earn a C or better in all required courses with a DPT, EXSC, and IPE prefix. Students must earn a C or better in all required ANAT courses at the 4000 level and above. For clinical education courses in the professional phase, an S (satisfactory) grade is required.
Code | Title | Credits |
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PHYS 1240 & PHYS 1255 | General Physics II and General Physics II Lab | 4 |
ANAT 4000 | Human Gross Anatomy | 6 |
ANAT 4300 | AHP Neurosciences | 4 |
BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
DPT 1111 | Self and Community in PT | 1 |
DPT 1212 | Fueling the Fire, Discovering Your Passion | 2 |
DPT 2213 | Professionalism and Physical Therapy Thought | 1 |
DPT 3214 | Reflections on the Core and the Future | 1 |
EXSC 3230 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
EXSC 5121 | Clinical Biomechanics | 3 |
DPT 5125 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
DPT 5127 | Basic Examination | 3 |
DPT 5130 | System-Based Pathology | 4 |
DPT 5147 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
DPT 5222 | Kinesiology | 3 |
DPT 5226 | Therapeutic Exercise | 2 |
DPT 5228 | Basic Procedures | 2 |
DPT 5240 | Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions | 4 |
EXSC 5241 | Clinical Research and Design | 2 |
DPT 5276 | Documentation | 1 |
DPT 5290 | Skills Practicum | 1 |
Total Credits | 60 |
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Exercise and Wellness Concentration (B.S. in Exercise Science)
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
CHEM 1080 & CHEM 1085 |
Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab |
4 |
CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
CHEM 1480 & CHEM 1485 |
Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab |
4 |
CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 2-3 |
CORE 1200 | Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication | 3 |
MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
Foundational Major Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 18-19 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
IPE 2100 | Interprofessional Collaboration and Healthcare in Global Context | 3 |
PHYS 1220 & PHYS 1235 |
General Physics I and General Physics I Lab |
4 |
PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
DIET 2080 | Foundations in Nutrition | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
ANAT 1000 | Basic Human Anatomy | 3 |
IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
HSCI 2500 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
Foundational Major Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
PHIL 2050 or HCE 2010 |
Ethics or Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics |
3 |
CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
Upper-level Major Psychology Elective | 3 | |
Upper-level Major Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 17-18 | |
Spring | ||
EXSC 3230 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
IPE 4900 | Interprofessional Community Practicum | 3 |
STAT 1100 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
Upper-level Major Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
EXSC 4121 | Clinical Biomechanics | 3 |
EXSC 4150 | Nutrition, Health, and Physical Performance | 3 |
EXSC 4170 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
EDI 4361 | Art and Science of Human Flourishing | 3 |
Upper-level Major Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
EXSC 4260 | Enhancing Human Performance | 3 |
EXSC 4241 | Clinical Research and Design | 2 |
Upper-level Major Psychology Elective | 3 | |
Upper-level Major Electives | 9 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Total Credits | 130-132 |
Athletic Training Concentration (B.S. in Exercise Science) continuing to the Master of Athletic Training
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 1080 & CHEM 1085 | Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab (satisfies CORE 3800) | 4 |
CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (satisfies CORE 1900) | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
CHEM 1480 & CHEM 1485 | Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab | 4 |
CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 2 |
CORE 1200 | Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication | 3 |
MAT 1000 | Intro to Athletic Training | 1 |
MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus 1 | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
IPE 2100 | Interprofessional Collaboration and Healthcare in Global Context | 3 |
MAT 2000 | Athletic Training Student Development I | 1 |
PHYS 1220 & PHYS 1235 | General Physics I and General Physics I Lab 1 | 4 |
PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology (satisfies CORE 3600) | 3 |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring | ||
ANAT 1000 | Basic Human Anatomy | 3 |
CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
PHYS 1240 & PHYS 1255 | General Physics II and General Physics II Lab 1 | 4 |
XXXX | Upper Division Psychology Elective | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
STAT 1100 | Introduction to Statistics (satisfies CORE 3200) | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 14-15 | |
Spring | ||
IPE 4900 | Interprofessional Community Practicum | 3 |
MAT 3000 | Athletic Training Student Development II (satisfies CORE 3500) | 2 |
EXSC 3230 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 1-3 |
Credits | 12-14 | |
Summer | ||
ANAT 4000 | Human Gross Anatomy | 5 |
MAT 5010 | Principles of Athletic Training | 2 |
Credits | 7 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
MAT 5125 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
EXSC 5121 | Clinical Biomechanics | 3 |
MAT 5240 | Musculoskeletal Assessment and Management I | 4 |
MAT 5160X | Aspects of Nutrition | 2 |
MAT 5700 | AT Clinical Practicum I | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - AT awarded upon completion of Semester 8 (minimum 130 credits) | ||
MAT 5250 | Musculoskeletal Assessment and Management II | 4 |
MAT 5500 | Rehabilitation in Athletic Training I | 4 |
MAT 5750 | AT Clinical Practicum II | 3 |
EXSC 5241 | Clinical Research and Design | 2 |
MAT 5800 | Medical Conditions and Physical Activity | 4 |
Credits | 17 | |
Summer | ||
MAT 5900 | AT Field Experience | 2 |
Credits | 2 | |
Year Five | ||
Fall | ||
MAT 5550 | Rehabilitation in Athletic Training II | 4 |
MAT 5600 | Athletic Training Administration | 3 |
MAT 5620X | Sports Psychology | 3 |
MAT 6010 | Contemporary Clinical Practice | 2 |
MAT 6700 | AT Clinical Practicum III | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
MAT 6160 | Enhancing Human Performance | 3 |
MAT 6750 | AT Clinical Practicum IV | 4 |
MAT 6800 | Seminar in Athletic Training | 3 |
MAT 6960 | AT Capstone Project | 2 |
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 160-163 |
Physical Therapy Concentration (B.S. in Exercise Science) continuing to the Doctor of Physical Therapy
Year One | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | |
Pre-Professional Phase | ||
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 1080 & CHEM 1085 | Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab | 4 |
CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy (satisfies CORE 1700) | 3 |
DPT 1111 | Self and Community in PT (satisfies CORE 1500) | 1 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (satisfies CORE 1900) | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 1480 & CHEM 1485 | Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab | 4 |
DPT 1212 | Fueling the Fire, Discovering Your Passion (satisfies CORE 1000) | 2 |
MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
CORE 1200 | Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication (satisfies CORE 1200) | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
IPE 2100 | Interprofessional Collaboration and Healthcare in Global Context | 3 |
PHYS 1220 & PHYS 1235 | General Physics I and General Physics I Lab | 4 |
PPY 2540 | Human Physiology | 4 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
XXXX | Elective (for minor) | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
ANAT 1000 | Basic Human Anatomy | 3 |
DPT 2213 | Professionalism and Physical Therapy Thought (satisfies CORE 2500) | 1 |
IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
PHYS 1240 & PHYS 1255 | General Physics II and General Physics II Lab | 4 |
XXXX | Elective (for minor) | 3 |
XXXX | Elective (for minor) | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
Participation in Study Abroad Optional | ||
CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
PHIL 2050 or HCE 2010 | Ethics or Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics | 3 |
PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
XXXX | Elective (for minor) | 3 |
Credits | 17-18 | |
Spring | ||
EXSC 3230 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
IPE 4900 | Interprofessional Community Practicum | 3 |
STAT 1100 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
DPT 3214 | Reflections on the Core and the Future | 1 |
XXXX | Elective (for minor) | 3 |
XXXX | Elective (for minor) | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Four | ||
Summer | ||
Professional Phase | ||
ANAT 4000 | Human Gross Anatomy | 5 |
Credits | 5 | |
Fall | ||
EXSC 5121 | Clinical Biomechanics | 3 |
DPT 5125 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
DPT 5127 | Basic Examination | 3 |
DPT 5130 | System-Based Pathology | 4 |
DPT 5147 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - PT awarded upon completion of Semester Eight | ||
ANAT 4300 | AHP Neurosciences | 4 |
DPT 5222 | Kinesiology | 3 |
DPT 5226 | Therapeutic Exercise | 2 |
DPT 5228 | Basic Procedures | 2 |
EXSC 5241 | Clinical Research and Design | 2 |
DPT 5240 | Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions | 4 |
DPT 5290 | Skills Practicum | 1 |
Credits | 18 | |
Year Five | ||
Fall | ||
DPT 5123 | Clinical Gait | 2 |
DPT 5134 | Multi System Management | 3 |
DPT 5135 | Cardiopulmonary Conditions | 3 |
DPT 5137 | Aspects of Nutrition | 2 |
DPT 5142 | Evidence Based Practice | 2 |
DPT 5149 | Applied Neuroscience | 2 |
DPT 5162 | Musculoskeletal Conditions II | 4 |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring | ||
DPT 5215 | Professional Development I | 2 |
DPT 5218 | Effective Communication and Teaching | 3 |
DPT 5251 | Neurological Conditions I | 4 |
DPT 5263 | Musculoskeletal Conditions III | 4 |
DPT 5271 | Patient Management I | 3 |
DPT 5291 | Clinical Experience IA | 2 |
Credits | 18 | |
Year Six | ||
Summer | ||
DPT 6072 | Patient Management II | 1 |
DPT 6077 | Department Administration | 2 |
DPT 6091 | Clinical Experience IB | 1-2 |
DPT 6092 | Clinical Experience IIA | 2 |
Credits | 6-7 | |
Fall | ||
DPT 6116 | Professional Development II | 2 |
DPT 6124 | Biomechanical Interventions | 3 |
DPT 6138 | Concepts of Wellness | 1 |
DPT 6152 | Neurological Conditions II | 2 |
DPT 6164 | Musculoskeletal Conditions IV | 3 |
DPT 6173 | Patient Management III | 2 |
DPT 6178 | Applied Administration and Management | 2 |
DPT 618X | Physical Therapy Elective (optional) | 0-1 |
DPT 6192 | Clinical Experience IIB | 2 |
Credits | 17-18 | |
Spring | ||
Doctor of Physical Therapy awarded upon completion of Semester 12 | ||
DPT 6293 | Clinical Experience III | 3 |
DPT 6294 | Clinical Experience IV | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits | 202-205 |
- 1
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry 1 (0,3 cr) and CHEM 1115 General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1 cr) can be taken in place of CHEM 1080 Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture (3 cr) and CHEM 1085 Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr).
- 2
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry 2 (0,3 cr) and CHEM 1125 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1 cr) may be taken in place of CHEM 1480 Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture (3 cr) and CHEM 1485 Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr).
- 3
PHYS 1310 College Physics I (3 cr) and PHYS 1320 College Physics I Laboratory (1 cr) may be taken in place of PHYS 1220 General Physics I (3 cr) and PHYS 1235 General Physics I Lab (1 cr).
Contact Doisy College of Health Sciences
Recruitment specialist
314-977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu