In addition, it addresses the promotion of exercise and other health behaviors in community, work-site and health care settings, or in other programs that include health program implementation and evaluation initiatives.

Participation in sports is not a prerequisite; however, participation in sports and other activities requiring varied levels of physical activity would help develop an appropriate perspective for applicants to this major.

Upon admission to the university, students enroll as a pre-major. After completion of the major admission requirements, students are eligible to apply to the program. Students typically apply for admission into the program during their second year. Admission to the exercise science program is competitive, with the average GPA being about a 3.6.