Bachelor of Science with a Major in Exercise Science

Program Director: B. Westerman

Students in the exercise science major may select the pre-medical professional concentration (for those planning to enter a medical, physician assistant, or nursing program upon graduation), the pre-physical therapy concentration, the pre-athletic training/sports medicine concentration, and the strength and conditioning concentration. The exercise science major may also be taken without a concentration. 

Visit the program website for additional information.

Information on the admission process is available on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications may be submitted via the Common Application.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
The George Washington University
800 21st Street NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20052

Contact for questions:
gwadm@gwu.edu or 202-994-6040

The following requirements must be fulfilled for the bachelor of science with a major in exercise science with no concentration: 124 total credits, including 26 credits in University General Education Requirements, 39 additional credits in core exercise science requirements, 41 credits in approved guided elective courses, and 18 credits in additional general electives.

Information about approved courses can be found under University General Education Requirement.

* The ANTH, BISC, COMM, and STAT courses meet General Education requirements; however, while required, they do not count toward the 39 credits in exercise science core courses. PUBH 2142 does not count toward the General Education requirement, but it does count as an exercise science core course.

Note: No more than 3 credits of Lifestyle, Sport, and Physical Activity (LSPA) courses may count toward the 124 credits required for the bachelor's degree.

** Courses offered online may only be taken in the summer term.