College of Education

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

All students seeking Junior level acceptance to the Exercise Science (EXSC) Program must be formally admitted before they are allowed to continue in the advanced EXSC courses or go on Internship. Transfer students will undergo a review of their transcripts. Appropriate transfer courses will be accepted if deemed equivalent by Winthrop University Admissions, College of Education, and EXSC faculty.

All applicants for admission into the EXSC Program must meet the following requirements:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester hours.
2. Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for all coursework and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 for all coursework in the EXSC core.
3. Complete the following EXSC Core courses with a grade of “B-” or better in each course: EXSC 101, HLTH 300, PHED 208, PHED 267.
4. Complete or enroll in BIOL 307 or BIOL 308 (or equivalent). Students who do not earn a grade of “C-” or better may be given probationary status in EXSC.
5. Complete CHEM 105(or equivalent) with a grade of “C-” or better. Students who do not earn a grade of “C-” or better may be given probationary status in EXSC.
6. Submit an Application packet for admission to the EXSC Program to the Program Director (PD) during Fall semester Junior year that includes:
   1. EXSC application form.
   2. an admission essay (500 words, 2 pages double spaced in Times New Roman 12 point font) that details the student’s careers goals and current progress towards these career goals.
   3. two professional letters of recommendation.
7. Undergo a standardized interview with the Admission Selection Committee comprised of the Program Director, one additional EXSC faculty member, one off-campus exercise scientist or other allied health professional (when available), and two current EXSC students

Continuation in the EXSC Program

Candidates admitted into EXSC must continue to maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5, a minimum grade point average of 2.75 for all coursework in the EXSC Core, and must be in good standing within the University community. Students who fall below these levels (or who earn less than C- in BIOL 307, BIOL 308 or CHEM 105 or equivalent) will be placed on probation (written notification) with the opportunity to improve their GPA over one additional semester. Courses may be re-taken to improve GPA. Students who fail to maintain two consecutive semesters of these requirements will be dismissed from the program.

EXSC Program Completion

To exit EXSC, candidates must meet all degree requirements (including General Education) as well as the following requirements:

1. Successful completion of a minimum of 127 semester hours with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
2. Completion of the EXSC core with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
3. Completion of BIOL 307, BIOL 308, and CHEM 105 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of “C-” in each.
4. Completion of a 12-credit professional internship (560 hours).

Appeals

Students denied admission to EXSC and/or dismissed from EXSC may appeal to the selection committee in the following steps:

1. Submit a letter of appeal to the Program Director and the Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human Performance. The letter should detail how the student believes he/she has met the appropriate criteria.
2. Each appeal will be reviewed by an appeals committee comprised of the Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human Performance and two faculty members of the Chair’s choice.
3. Upon review of the appeal, the Appeals Committee may request input from the selection committee and the student may request in writing an open discussion with the Appeals Committee to explain his/her position.
4. The Appeals Committee will submit a written document to the student and to the Program Director, regarding the decision on the student’s status.
5. All Appeals Committee decisions remain confidential and final.

For additional degree requirements, please visit the Degree Requirements page.