Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Exercise Science-BS

Bachelor of Science
Old Dominion University

Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science is designed to prepare students for careers in developing exercise and wellness programs in settings such as hospitals, wellness and rehabilitation centers, sports medicine clinics, sports performance centers, collegiate sport facilities, government agencies, health and fitness centers, and corporations. Academic preparation focuses on the scientific aspects of exercise related to a variety of populations, including athletes, first responders, and individuals with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular, pulmonary and/or metabolic disease. The curriculum follows the standards of American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and is an accredited Exercise Science Program by The Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (COAES) under The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Old Dominion University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
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Program Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Old Dominion University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
New River Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will guarantee completion of the University Core general education component of the ODU undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major.

With a completed transferrable Associate Degree from VCCS, students may enter ODU as a junior with lower division education requirements considered met as indicated in the pathway map.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School With a completed transferrable Associate Degree from VCCS, students may enter ODU as a junior with lower division education requirements considered met as indicated in the pathway map. Even if the Associate Degree was completed concurrently while completing their high school requirements.
Credit for Prior Learning The Office of Prior Learning exists to aid ODU students in translating their professional work knowledge into academic credit. Through the use of various mechanisms, we are able to offer students the opportunity to have their prior learning assessed and applied for academic credit. This path may save the students both time and money as they work toward their degree. If you have military experience, please use our course by course equivalency tool to see how your experiences will transfer.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Old Dominion University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Student Aid
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Number of Transfer Students
1627
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? With transfer pathways to all majors with transferable associate degrees, plus 200+ guided pathways specific for applied associate degrees, Old Dominion University is the most transfer-friendly university in Virginia.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Guaranteed Admission (GAA)
Submit a Letter of Intent to Transfer
Apply to ODU after completing 15 credit hours at a VCCS institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Apply to ODU for the term following the expected completion term of your associate degree.
Follow application processes and deadline dates for special programs, i.e. nursing.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Longwood University Kinesiology: Administration and Leadership in Sport and ExerciseBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Kinesiology: Applied Health Sciences ProfessionsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Kinesiology: Health and Human PerformanceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Health & Exercise ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Science in Health & Exercise ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in Exercise Science Health Fitness SpecialistBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Science in Exercise ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityKinesiology, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Health and Physical Education - Health Fitness InstructorBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Health Wellness and RehabilitationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Health and Physical Education - KinesiotherapyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Health and Physical EducationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science Kinesiology RecreationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBS in Exercise and Sport Science - Sports MedicineBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in Sports MedicineBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Science in Sports MedicineBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityExercise Science Clinical Health (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityExercise Science Fitness and Wellness (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Exercise ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Health and WellnessBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
29-1128.00Exercise PhysiologistsAssess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Old Dominion University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $268 Per Credit $32,160 $0 $32,160
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Additional Fees
    • $18 general service fee/semester; $4 ID Card fee/semester; $30/credit hr technology delivered course fee charged for technology delivered courses taken outside of Virginia; Lab and program fees between $10 and 1,500.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.