Teacher Certification: No teacher certification is available.
Exercise Physiology is a rapidly growing field with a focus on the treatment of healthy or unhealthy individuals using exercise, nutrition, and behavior intervention. Exercise Physiologists are responsible for the assessment, improvement, and maintenance of health and fitness; rehabilitation of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases/disabilities; and the professional guidance of athletes and others interested in sports training.
The Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise Physiology is offered as an adult evening program designed in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine [ACSM] for certification as a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist. The curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for careers as exercise specialists directing cardiac preventive and rehabilitative programs, personal training, hospitals, corporate wellness, positions in health and exercise science programs, or further study in graduate programs or allied health programs in medicine or physical/occupational therapy. Students are able to begin in the fall, spring or summer and can be complete all degree requirements in 12, 18 or 24 months.
Career opportunities for individuals graduating with a degree in exercise physiology are numerous. The demand for Exercise Physiologists is outstanding and is expected to remain very strong due to the increasing emphasis on prevention of illness and with the use of exercise as a means of promoting good health.
The general requirements for admission and retention for this program are the same as for the Graduate School.
