The University of Florida admits students as freshmen into the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. The exercise physiology specialization prepares students for careers in one of the health professions or graduate study in exercise science. Fitness/wellness prepares students to function as exercise technicians, exercise specialists and/or wellness instructors in hospital, corporate, private or government agencies.

The exercise physiology specialization prepares students for a career in the health professions, including medical, nursing, dental, physical or occupational therapy, and physician assistant, or for graduate study in exercise science or biomedical health fields. The curriculum provides a strong basic science background and requires additional coursework in the biological aspects of exercise. Students are required to complete a one semester internship as a capstone experience. All required courses must be completed before the internship. A maximum of two Cs can be earned in tracking courses. All other tracking grades must be B or better.