BS in Exercise Science - Exercise Physiology Major

Change of Major

Students enrolled in other USM programs of study desiring to enroll in the Exercise Physiology major through the change of major process must have a 2.50 USM GPA to do so.

Retention and Progression Requirements

Students will be retained within the exercise physiology major providing the following criteria are maintained throughout their undergraduate experience:

• Meet the published "technical standards" for the exercise physiology major. Technical standards will be addressed and completed during SPM 260.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
• Earn a minimum grade of C- in required courses.
• Present proof of current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer Certification, or its equivalent, prior to enrolling in the following courses: SPM 260, SPM 385 or SPM 395, SPM 495.
• Present proof of health insurance coverage equal to or better than the USM Student Health Insurance Plan (basic) prior to enrolling in the following courses: SPM 385 or SPM 395. Documentation should include a copy of a current health insurance card with the name of an insurance carrier, policy number, etc.
• Documentation of receiving the first two of three required Hepatitis B immunization injections prior to enrolling in SPM 385 or SPM 395. Documentation should include copies of the laboratory reports that the student received the injections. If the student chooses not to be Hepatitis B immunized, he or she must read, complete, and sign the form entitled "Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination Assumption of Risk and Release" prior to enrolling in SPM 385 or SPM 395.
• Documented proof of receiving the third injection of the Hepatitis B Immunization series prior to enrolling in SPM 495. Formal documentation indicating the aforementioned CPR, health insurance, and Hepatitis B immunization requirements have been met must be on file with the Department of Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences.

Probation

Students with less than 60 accumulated credits will be placed on academic probation for failure to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. Students failing to rectify the GPA deficiency within a one-year probation period will be removed from their declared major and from their status as a student within the Department. Upon rectifying the GPA deficiency, students can reapply for admission into a Departmental major.

Graduation Requirements

Students will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in exercise science with a major in exercise physiology when the following are satisfied:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
• Completion of all University Core curriculum requirements.
• Completion of all exercise, health, and sport sciences core required coursework.
• Completion of all exercise physiology major coursework.
• Completion of 120 credits.

Major Requirements

The major consists of 120 credit hours, which includes the University's Core curriculum.

Other courses may be taken per advisor permission.

*Biology Minor:

Along with completing BIO 111, 112, 211, 212 (as part of the Exercise, Health and Sport Sciences core), students who complete an additional 9 credits by taking courses denoted by an '*' satisfy the requirement for a minor in Biology. A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses in the minor. Consult with the Department of Biology to declare a Biology minor.