Clinical Exercise Physiology
General
Program Title
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Degree Designation
MS
Award Type
Masters
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
Clinical Exercise Physiology 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)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
2.75
Other requirements applicants MUST complete prior to admission.
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 physics.
The GRE is NOT required.
The GRE is NOT required.
Required GPA for graduation
3
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Analyze various cardiac conditions with patient compliance to exercise.
Outcome
Classify various cardiac conditions affecting human performance.
Outcome
Develop an exercise and nutrition program based on cardiorespiratory disease factors.
Outcome
Demonstrate competence in assessment and prescription related to exercise physiology.
Outcome
Apply knowledge of the cardiorespiratory for exercise prescription.
Degree Maps
Major Code
1054
Program Code
1833