Exercise Physiology - M.S.
Kent, USA
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Introduction
Exercise Physiology - M.S.
The Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology prepares graduates for a wide variety of career options, including exercise prescription and research, as well as future doctoral study. Representative faculty research includes the areas of body composition, metabolism/nutritional requirements, environment, clinical exercise physiology and the physiology of aging as it is influenced by physical activity and fitness.
Athletic training faculty also support the degree path with their areas of expertise in clinical and educational research in the field of athletic training.
The Exercise Physiology major includes the following optional concentration:
- The Athletic Training concentration is designed to serve the needs of post-certification (or certification-pending) students who wish to further their knowledge and skills in the athletic training profession while pursuing a master's degree. Students have the opportunity to pursue advanced clinical and academic training while obtaining knowledge and skills relative to effective clinical instruction and supervision. Advanced research skills are also a critical component to this advanced track program. Opportunities to perform research independently and/or in conjunction with program faculty are widely available.
Admissions
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Curriculum
Major requirements
- Ethical leadership for health care
- Research process in athletic training and exercise physiology
- Research seminar
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
- Quantitative and Research Methods in Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology
- Energy Metabolism and Body Composition or Exercise Energy Metabolism
- Cardio-respiratory Function or Cardiovascular-respiratory Dynamics During Exercise
Thesis or Non-Thesis Option, choose from the following:
- Thesis I
- Research and Internship in Exercise Physiology
- Internship in Exercise Physiology
Suggested Electives, choose from the following:
- Human Gross Anatomy I
- Human Gross Anatomy II
- Biology of Aging
- Neuroendocrinology
- Exercise Leadership for the Older Adult
- Exercise Testing
- Electrocardiography for the Exercise Physiologist
- Physiology of Exercise
- Physiology of Aging: Implications for Human Behavior
- Research
- Physiological Basis of Exercise and Sport
- Neurobiology of Movement and Exercise
- Sports Nutrition
Athletic Training Concentration Requirements
- Contemporary Issues in Athletic Training
- Education and Supervision Processes in Athletic Training
- Advanced Clinical Procedures in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Clinical Inquiry in Athletic Training
Thesis or Non-Thesis Option, choose from the following:
- Thesis I
- Research
Suggested Electives, choose from the following:
- Medical Physiology II
- Human Gross Anatomy I
- Human Gross Anatomy II
- Biology of Aging
- Bioenergetics
- Neuroendocrinology
- Endocrinology
- Mammalian Physiology I
- Mammalian Physiology II
- Principles of Biochemistry I
- Exercise Leadership for the Older Adult
- Exercise Testing
- Electrocardiography for the Exercise Physiologist
- Physiology of Exercise
- Physiology of Aging: Implications for Human Behavior
- Quantitative and Research Methods in Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology
- Research
- Muscle Function and Exercise
- Environmental Stress and Exercise
- Physiological Basis of Exercise and Sport
- Energy Metabolism and Body Composition
- Cardio-respiratory Function
- Exercise Energy Metabolism
- Cardiovascular-respiratory Dynamics During Exercise
- Neurobiology of Movement and Exercise
- Micronutrient Nutritional Biochemistry
- Sports Nutrition
Program Outcome
Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Pass one of the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) or NSCA exams: Certified Exercise Physiologist (C-EP) or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
- Demonstrate understanding of the physiology of human movement across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human and health and disease.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the pathophysiology of disease, risk factors and special exercise populations, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
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