The Undergraduate program in Exercise Physiology at the University of Miami, is designed for students to acquire a sound knowledge base in the sciences followed by the application of that knowledge base to human movement, exercise and sports performance. Clinical laboratory experiences supplement applied scientific theory in a rigorous academic setting.
Students will also be given the opportunity to assist graduate students in research, data collection and clinical assessments in the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology. Established in 1983, the laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-science instrumentation enabling students to gain hands-on, clinical experiences in a sophisticated exercise physiology laboratory. Students will learn how to use the equipment and apply it to real-life situations, on-going research, and clinical studies.
Undergraduate students majoring in Exercise Physiology should consider applying to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Exercise Physiology at the end of their junior year or during their senior year. Following completion of their bachelor’s degree, students will be able to obtain a Master’s degree within one year. For more details and a brochure, exercise physiology undergraduate majors should speak to their advisors. Students applying to the Master’s program must submit all application materials and meet the admission criteria established under the "Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarship" section.
Exercise Physiology requires that students maintain a major GPA of 2.75. Students with a major GPA below 2.75 will have one semester to raise their GPA to meet the requirement. Failure to do so may lead to dismissal from the major.
Major Requirements 47 Credits Chemistry Requirement 1 Calculus Statistics and Research Methods Additional Required Courses Total Credit Hours 1 All students who are majoring in Exercise Physiology must earn 8 credit hours TOTAL in chemistry. The chemistry requirement may be fulfilled by any 8 credit hours in chemistry, provided that the courses are not repeated or considered an equivalent of one another. Please see an advisor for proper chemistry course placement.
KIN 202
Applied Nutrition for Health and Performance
3
KIN 212
Elements of Sports Psychology
3
KIN 221
Biochemistry And Skeletal Muscle
3
KIN 222
Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Neuromuscular
3
KIN 232
Basic Human Physiology
3
KIN 233
Basic Anatomy Lab
2
KIN 321
Introduction to Systemic Exercise Physiology
3
KIN 322
Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Cardiorespiratory
3
KIN 344
Gross Anatomy For Kinesiology And Sport Sciences
3
KIN 345
Kinesiology
3
KIN 365
Exercise Programming
3
KIN 366
Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Assessment
3
KIN 399
Neuromuscular Basis For Training
3
KIN 421
Advanced Systemic Exercise Physiology
3
KIN 457
Practicum in Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
3
KIN 477
Advanced Nutrition for Health and Fitness
3
8
Choose one of the following combinations:
Combination 1
Principles of Chemistry I
and Chemistry Laboratory I
Principles of Chemistry II
and Chemistry Laboratory II
Combination 2
Chemistry for Life Sciences I (Lecture)
Chemistry for Life Sciences II (Lecture)
and Chemistry for Life Sciences I (Laboratory)
Combination 3
Principles of Chemistry I
and Chemistry Laboratory I
Chemistry for Life Sciences II (Lecture)
and Chemistry for Life Sciences II (Laboratory)
MTH 161
Calculus I
4
EPS 351
Introduction to Statistics and Research Design
3
KIN 416
Research Methods in Exercise Physiology
3
ENG 105
English Composition I
3
ENG 106
English Composition II
3
UMX 100
The University Of Miami Experience
0
Cognate Courses
18
Electives/Pre-Med
15
Minor/Pre-Med
15
120
KIN 202 Applied Nutrition for Health and Performance (KIN 212 Fall or Spring) CHM 103 & CHM 105 Chemistry for Life Sciences I (Lecture) and Chemistry for Life Sciences I (Laboratory) ENG 105 English Composition I MTH (1) (KIN 212 Fall or Spring) OR Elective KIN 232 Basic Human Physiology KIN 233 Basic Anatomy Lab CHM 104 & CHM 106 Chemistry for Life Sciences II (Lecture) and Chemistry for Life Sciences II (Laboratory) ENG 106 English Composition II MTH (2)Fall
Spring
KIN 221 Biochemistry And Skeletal Muscle KIN 222 Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Neuromuscular MTH (3) A/H Cognate (1) P/S Cognate (2) KIN 321 Introduction to Systemic Exercise Physiology KIN 322 Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Cardiorespiratory A/H Cognate (2) P/S Cognate (2) EPS 351 Introduction to Statistics and Research DesignFall
Spring
KIN 365 Exercise Programming KIN 366 Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Assessment A/H Cognate (3) P/S Cognate (3) Minor KIN 344 Gross Anatomy for Kinesiology and Sport Sciences KIN 345 Kinesiology KIN 399 Neuromuscular Basis for Training Minor MinorFall
Spring
KIN 416 Research Methods in Exercise Physiology KIN 421 Advanced Systemic Exercise Physiology Minor General Elective General Elective KIN 457 Practicum in Kinesiology and Sport Sciences KIN 477 Advanced Nutrition for Health and Fitness Minor General Elective General Elective *PrerequisiteFall
*KIN 321 & 232Spring
*KIN 202
Alyssa ExpósitoUndergraduate Advisor:
Senior Advisor
Undergraduate Academic Services
Room: Merrick Building 312-N
a.exposito@miami.edu
305-284-5990