Master of Science (MS) in Physiology of Exercise

Program Objectives

The program of study leading to the Master of Science (MS) in Exercise Physiology is designed to accomplish two major objectives:

• To prepare students for employment in clinically-oriented environments that place an emphasis on research;
• To provide students with the academic and research skills needed for doctoral study in Physiology of Exercise.

Current departmental faculty members have been academically trained in, and are actively publishing in the areas of Physiology of Exercise and the general areas of allied health sciences. The ongoing research in these areas provides the primary focus for the MS program. Program graduates will be well prepared to work as researchers in exercise physiology laboratories and to enroll in doctoral programs in this content area.

Students are encouraged to present their research at state and national meetings of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The MS degree combined with supervised clinical experience will assist students in their preparation for ACSM’s Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist examination. In addition, ACSM offers certifications at several levels in both preventative and clinical tracks.