Pre-Exercise Physiology
Turn your passion for health into a career that changes lives. Pre-Exercise Physiology prepares you to use exercise as medicine, equipping you with the skills to help patients prevent chronic disease, regain strength, and maintain long-term health.
State-Accredited
Wisconsin’s first graduate CAAHEP-accredited program.
CURE Clinic
Hands-on experience with cancer, cardiac, and chronic disease patients.
Career Ready
80–100% of graduates find employment before or within six months of completing the program.
Earn a Bachelor’s + Master’s in 5 Years
Accelerate your career with Carroll’s 3+2 pathway, saving time and tuition.
Exercise as Medicine
Work hands-on with patients to prevent, manage, and recover from chronic disease.
National Certification Included
We cover your American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist exam fee.
Direct Admission
Incoming Carroll University first-year students seeking a Carroll bachelor’s degree may apply for direct admission to the 3+2 graduate completion program through the Carroll Office of Admission.
Carroll University students with direct admission status must satisfy all MEXP program prerequisite requirements by the end of spring semester of their junior year in order to advance into year one of the graduate MEXP program in their senior year.
Approved Majors for MEXP 3+2 Completion
About the Program
More than half of Americans are currently living with a chronic disease, and 7 of the top 10 causes of death in the United States are due to conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and pulmonary disorders. These trends make one thing clear: preventing, managing, and recovering from disease has never been more important.
Exercise Physiologist are vital members of the healthcare team who work hands-on with patients, using prescriptive exercise as medicine to fight diseases and improve health. They help cancer survivors offset the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, strengthen the heart and lungs of cardiopulmonary patients, and improve strength, balance, body composition, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness across a wide range of populations, ultimately extending life expectancy.
Common Majors for Exercise Physiology
Current students who are completing their degree in other majors are welcome to apply as a 4+2, provided the prerequisite courses have been completed.
- Biology
- Physical Education Teaching
- Sports Administration
- Communication
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Undecided/Exploring
- Spanish
- Health Sciences
- Sociology
- Animal Behavior
- Health Care Administration
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