Students must apply and be accepted by both the Ball State University Graduate School and the Clinical Exercise Physiology Program.
 

The Graduate School admission requirement is a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by its regional accrediting association.  Two copies of the official transcripts noting the degree completion are required to be submitted with the application.

The Clinical Exercise Physiology Program recommends the baccalaureate degree to be in exercise science or related degree program (typically including at least one course in anatomy, biology, chemistry, exercise physiology, and physiology) with a minimal GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.  Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test must also be submitted with the application.  Practical and related work experience is a desirable to strengthen the applicant's credentials.