Thank you for your interest in our Exercise Science Program at the University of Scranton. This site contains some information related to the program, which is strong in the life sciences and applied experiences.

We are extremely excited about a brand new $2.4 million dollar Exercise Science complex, which includes a laboratory with the very latest in technology. Students start gaining experience in the Exercise Sc ience Laboratory as early as their sophomore year and complete an actual research project in their last year.

Opportunities in the field, including allied health, fitness and wellness, and sport physiology, have never been better and our students are among the best at the University. Eleven stude nts attended the recent national American College of Sports Medicine meeting in Baltimore and four studied abroad this fall in Australia and New Zealand. The major also provides a solid background for a variety of professional and graduate schools.

If we can help in any additional way please feel free to contact the department. You might want to consider attending an Open House to see the facility and learn more about the Exercise Science major at the University of Scranton.

Sincerely,

Ronald W. Deitrick, Ph.D., FACSM, Program Director

University of Scranton Admissions

High school graduates should have strong math, science, and English backgrounds. In addition, students should have a n interest in sports and/or exercise and participate in a regular routine of exercise. Transfers should have the same high school preparation and demonstrated a good level of performance in college math and science, and have an interest in fitness and sports activities. The undergraduate program of study is determined by student career interests. A breadth of prepar ation in general biology,chemistry, biochemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science is important for future success in the field.

The prospective Exercise Science student at the University of Scranton should have completed at least the following courses prior to enrollment in the program of study:

  • Human Anatomy and/or Physiology
  • 1 year of basic Biology – AP course highly desirable
  • 1 year of Chemistry – AP course desirable
  • 1 year of Calculus – strongly preferred
  • 1 year of Physics
  • Other appropriate college preparatory course work in critical reading and writing composition

University of Scranton Admissions