Bachelor [Exercise Physiology] From Valdosta State University

The Exercise Physiology program at Valdosta State University has undergone a history of academic and numerical growth. The program of study first appeared in the 1994-1995 undergraduate catalog as a Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness within the Department of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. In October 1998, the program of study transitioned from the Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness to the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.

The Department of Health, Physical Education and Athletics was changed to the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education in 1999. In July 2001, the status of ?Educational Recognition Program? was conferred upon theExercise Science program by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The Exercise Science curriculum received recognition by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) University Connection Program (UCEP) which was developed to assure program quality and consistency among colleges and universities.

Since 1994, the program of study was located on the main campus in the Physical Education Complex and was one of many programs within the Dewar College of Education. On July 1, 2013, the Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Nutritional Science minor and Dental Hygiene programs officially became the School of Health Sciences and merged with the College of Nursing to form the College of Nursing and Health Sciences now housed within the newly constructed Health Sciences and Business Administration building on the VSU north campus. Students admitted into the Dental Hygiene program complete the program of study at Wiregrass Technical College.