Division of Exercise Physiology
Degrees
Bachelor of Science
The bachelor of science program in exercise physiology is a preparatory program for graduate or professional school. Graduates continue their education in areas such as exercise physiology, physical therapy, or medicine. The program is designed to provide a background in basic science and exercise physiology, and includes courses in nutrition, athletic training, first aid and emergency care, and business. Students will also complete a 200 hr. clinical internship in their senior year. Students may choose to do an emphasis in health professions which provides coursework necessary for admittance to medical professional programs such as medical school, dentistry, pharmacy, physician's assistant, chiropractic, etc.
Master of Science
The Master of Science program in exercise physiology provides coursework that prepares students for careers in adult fitness, hospital or corporate-based wellness programs, or cardiac rehabilitation. Students specialize by completing a 200-hour clinical internship. Students considering further advanced training (e.g. Ph.D. program) may choose to complete a research thesis.
Aquatic Therapy
The Division of Exercise Physiology offers a special emphasis area in aquatic therapy. Aquatic therapy is a rapidly developing health profession with increasing job opportunities.
Ph. D. Program
The Division of Exercise Physiology offers a program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in the School of Medicine through the university’s graduate program. The program is intended to give exceptional students knowledge in basic medical and scientific areas to prepare them for careers as effective and knowledgeable researchers, scientists and teachers in the broad field of Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology. Several of doctoral students have won national/international research awards (e.g. FASEB; ACSM). Doctoral students who have completed the Ph.D. degree have continued to prestigious postdoctoral fellowships (e.g. Harvard Medical School), or obtained faculty positions.
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