Ohio University

Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiology Integrated Biology Majors may pursue an emphasis in exercise physiology. Students choosing this option will complete their degree requirements with specific courses designed to prepare the student for graduate studies in physiology, exercise physiology, or other applied physiology programs. This program is specifically tailored to maximize a student’s preparation for graduate studies in exercise physiology by providing a scientifically rigorous curriculum. Biological Sciences students who have earned their Biology Degrees with an emphasis in exercise physiology have gone on to graduate, medical, physician’s assistant, nursing, and physical therapy schools. An Integrated Biological Sciences Major may pursue an emphasis in exercise physiology by taking Human Anatomy (BIOS 301), Human Physiology (BIOS 345,346), and Physiology of Exercise (BIOS 445, 446) as Junior/Seniors. It is also recommended that students get involved in research; for which students can earn credits (BIOS 493).

Other suggestions/considerations for completing the degree:

Take the long Organic Chemistry series (CHEM 305, 306, 307) to fulfill the organic chemistry requirement Take the long Biochemistry series (CHEM 490 and 491) to fulfill the biochemistry requirement

Other helpful coursework (recommended, but not required), depending upon the student’s interests:

Biomechanics (BIOS 352)./ Teaching Assistant for Human Anatomy, Human Physiology Lab, or Exercise Physiology Lab (BIOS 392) / Principles of Endocrinology (BIOS 450) / Mechanisms of Gene Regulation (BIOS 427) / Immunology (BIOS 486A) / Principles of Physiology I & II (BIOS 342 & 343) / Human Neuroscience (BIOS 413) / Neural Basis of Sensation & Movement (BIOS 415, requires BIOS 414) / Molecular Genetics (BIOS 426) / Undergraduate Research

(BIOS 493)

For more information about the Integrated Biology, emphasis in

Exercise Physiology, major, contact: Christopher Schwirian,

Phone: (740) 593-9490, e-mail: schwiria@ohio.edu