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Bachelor of Arts
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Exercise Science
Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Exercise Science
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
At UVA Wise, our exercise science programÿof study is centered on student-centered and project-based learning. Class assignments include real-world application and have empowered students to develop business plans for their own health and wellness-related businesses, create reports as if they were owners of a stock car in the Daytona 500 NASCAR race, and organize and teach physical activity lessons in local high schools. They've also interned in with the College's athletic training staff, at nearby Norton Community Hospital, at prestigious golf courses in Bristol, Va., and with the Kingsport Mets minor league baseball team. This major is ideal for kickstarting your career in personal training, strength and conditioning, sports-based rehabilitation, and clinical research. It will also prepare you to pursue prestigious graduate programs in human performance, education, and more.
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Students are required to maintain a minimum grade of C- for all major courses. PSY 1100, BIO 1010/1011, BIO 1020/1021 and MTH 1210 are required prerequisite courses that will also count toward the general education. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Preparatory coursework in biology and chemistry will help students interested in exercise science to move easily into the program of study.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Students interested in the Exercise Science major are encouraged to take principles of biology to prepare them for the major. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | Exercise Science majors enjoy a variety of interesting options for completing their 9-hour internship. Examples have been working in minor league baseball, NASCAR, our own athletics department, local school systems, and more. They are also encouraged to participate in our Kinesiology Club. Many often consider going into physical therapy as well. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Gain experience as you learn with student-centered and project-based learning. Individual attention -- your UVA Wise professors, who are experts in their fields, will model that behavior as they teach. Excellence in career and graduate school including colleges and universities, health care settings, professional sports organizations, personal training, and in the corporate world. |
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf 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 table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Exercise Science
120
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Exercise Science
120
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 62 credits may be applied to this program.
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Exercise Science
120
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Liberal Arts Core
48
Freshman Seminar
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
LAC Written Communication
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
LAC Global Communications
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
LAC Quantitative Reasoning
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
LAC Scientific Reasoning
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
LAC Contextual
21
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students must take at least 3 credit hours from each subarea (Self, Community, Nation, and World) and a total of 21 hours.
LAC Contextual Self
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
LAC Contextual Community
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
LAC Contextual Nation
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
LAC Contextual World
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
BA Exercise Science Major
68
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
A minimum grade of C is required
EXESCI Core
68
Earn 68 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between The University of Virginia's College at Wise 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.
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?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of an Associates of Arts or Associate if Science degree will fullfill all general education requirements at Wise with the exception of foreign language and four cultural activity credits. Depending on the major of choice, some general education courses may fulfil major requirements. If you have a completed Associate of Arts or Science degree complete, you will be able to step right into your major and begin the work on completing your bachelor's degree at UVA WISE. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | If you have a completed Associate of Arts or Science degree complete, you will be able to step right into your major and begin the work on completing your bachelor's degree at UVA WISE. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | UVA Wise accepts CLEP, AP, IB and Cambridge credits for students who meet specified scores. |
| Did You Know That... |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
150
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
92% of Transfer students who applied were accepted.
The average GPA of transfer studenst accepted was 2.98
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Yes! We have a place for you at Wise! https://college-life.uvawise.edu/ |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | You can choose your first year of attendance at Wise or two years earlier. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Your catalog year would be your first year at Wise or when you officially declare your major. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Interested students submit an online request form found here: https://www.uvawise.edu/registrar/transferring-courses |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assist | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Arts in Sports Medicine | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Longwood University | Kinesiology: Administration and Leadership in Sport and Exercise | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Longwood University | Kinesiology: Applied Health Sciences Professions | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Longwood University | Kinesiology: Health and Human Performance | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Arts in Health & Exercise Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Science in Health & Exercise Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mary Baldwin University | Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science Health Fitness Specialist | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Mary Baldwin University | Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Kinesiology, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Health and Physical Education - Health Fitness Instructor | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Health Wellness and Rehabilitation | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Health and Physical Education - Kinesiotherapy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Health and Physical Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Exercise Science-BS (HS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Not Specified |
| Shenandoah University | Bachelor of Science Kinesiology Recreation | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bluefield University | BS in Exercise and Sport Science - Sports Medicine | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Exercise Science Clinical Health (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Exercise Science Fitness and Wellness (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Arts in Coaching | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Science in Coaching | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Germanna Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Health & PE | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Health Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Health Sciences | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Richard Bland College | Associate of Science-Life Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| William & Mary | Kinesiology & Health Sciences - Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| William & Mary | Kinesiology & Health Sciences - Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Health and Exercise Science Major - BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Health and Physical Education Major - BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph College | Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Exercise Studies: Coaching and Sport Performance | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph College | Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Exercise Studies: Health and Fitness | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph College | Bachelor of Arts in Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Human Performance (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Human Performance: Sports Management (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Health and Physical Education Teacher Preparation (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| University of Lynchburg | BS in Health and Physical Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29-1128.00 | Exercise Physiologists | Assess, 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 |
| 25-1071.00 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 29-1123.00 | Physical Therapists | Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
| 27-2021.00 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | Compete in athletic events. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ |
| 27-2022.00 | Coaches and Scouts | Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ |
| 39-9031.00 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise. | Personal Care and Service Occupations |
| 25-1193.00 | Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
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