The Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology offers two specializations, Exercise Physiology and Fitness/Wellness, depending on student academic interests and goals, career and professional goals, and academic aptitude. Sites for research, student experience, and employment include educational institutions, health agencies and organizations, corporate or private fitness programming centers, and other health-related business and industry opportunities.
Transfer students must complete specific prerequisite courses prior to their enrollment at UF. The BS-APK Exercise Physiology specialization requires a minimum 3.0 prerequisite GPA and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA . A maximum of two Cs can be earned in prerequisite courses. All other prerequisite grades must be B or better.
(or State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites)
| PSY2012 | General Psychology |
| MAC2233 or MAC2311 | One calculus course |
| BSC#085 & BSC#085L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (or acceptable alternatives; see Common Course Prerequisite Manual) |
| BSC#086 & BSC#086L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (or acceptable alternatives; see Common Course Prerequisite Manual) |
| BSC #010 & BSC#010L | General Biology I with lab |
| BSC#011 & BSC#011L | General Biology II with lab |
| CHM#045 & CHM#045L | General Chemistry (Inorganic) I with lab |
| CHM#046 & CHM#046L | General Chemistry (Inorganic) II with lab |
(or State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites – see Exercise Science (Track 3 of 3) – Fitness/Wellness UF)
| PSY2012 | General Psychology |
| HUN#201 | Principles of Human Nutrition |
| ECO2023 | Microeconomics |
| MAC1140 or higher | Precalculus Algebra |
| STA2023 | Introduction to Statistics |
| BSC#085 & BSC#085L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (or acceptable alternatives; see Common Course Prerequisite Manual) |
| BSC#086 & BSC#086L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (or acceptable alternatives; see Common Course Prerequisite Manual) |
| ATR2010c or APK2300c or PET2622 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
(Although this course is not required for admission, if it is offered at your institution, please complete it prior to admission. If this course is not offered at your institution, you will be required to complete it your first term of enrollment at UF.)
All applicants must also complete our Transfer Admission Process by the published transfer deadline.
For answers to academic questions, please contact the APK Academic Advisor, DeEtta Rhodes, drhodes@hhp.ufl.edu. For advising appointments by telephone or in person, please call (352) 294-1706.
For general transfer admission information, deadlines and application, please visit the UF Office of Admissions website.