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Clinical Exercise Physiology

General

Program Title

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Degree Designation

MS

Award Type

Masters

Program Level

Graduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

Kinesiology and Exercise Science. A scientific program that focuses on prescribed exercise, basic health behavior interventions, and physical activity promotion for individuals with chronic diseases or conditions. Primary and secondary prevention strategies designed to improve, maintain, or attenuate declines in fitness and health in populations ranging from children to older adults. Includes instruction in clinical exercise physiology, exercise testing, and prescription in clinical populations, therapeutic and clinical rehabilitation.



Department/Unit(s)

A01007

College/School

School of Health and Human Services

Status

Active

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Admissions Requirements

  • The GRE is not required.

  • Applicants should have a strong science background. Physiology students should have undergraduate course work in human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and exercise physiology. Biomechanics students should possess strong skills in calculus, statics and

3 Interviews are not required but encouraged. Contact department for interview schedule.

Graduate Plan: Thesis (36 credits)

Core: 21 credits: EXSC 560, EXSC 575, EXSC 640, EXSC 641, EXSC 650, EXSC 670, EXSC 675, PESS 676

Electives: 3 credits with approval of advisor

Research: 12 credits: PESS 673, EXSC 699 (6 credits), and one 3 credit graduate level statistics course approved by advisor

Graduate Plan: Comprehensive Exam (36 credits)

Core: 27 credits: EXSC 560, EXSC 575, EXSC 640, EXSC 641, EXSC 650, EXSC 670, EXSC 675, EXSC 680 (6 credits), PESS 676

Electives: 6 credits with approval of advisor

Research: 3 credits: PESS 673

See program website for additional information.

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

1054

Program Code

1833