A Duke Visits the White House - Part 2
It's not every day that a JMU student gets an invitation to the White House, or receives presidential recognition for acting as a "Champion of Change" in their field of study. Read More »
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2012 CISAT Faculty Award Recipients Announced More >
JMU Student Recieves VOTA Scholarship Sarah DiDomenico is the The Virginia Occupational Therapy Association (VOTA) Graduate Student Scholarship Award winner for 2011. More >
O. Ashton Trice Scholarship Founded This memorial scholarship is open to all School Psychology students and is awarded to the student with the highest GPA and exceptional academic performance, honoring the intent of the donor. More >
JMU-RMH Collaborative Fall 2011 Research Rounds Announced All meetings in RMH Lower Level Conference Rooms 2 and 3. More >
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Exercise Physiology
This 33-credit hour program leads to a Master of Science degree with a major in kinesiology and a concentration in exercise physiology. Students in this program receive background preparation necessary for doctoral work in exercise physiology as well as expertise in physiological testing, exercise prescription, and research. Graduates of this program have been successful in pursuing advanced degrees in exercise physiology and/or have been placed as exercise physiologists in the fitness/wellness industry, including cardiac rehabilitation settings. Program goals were developed in conjunction with the knowledge, skills, and abilities identified by the American College of Sports Medicine as essential for successful professional preparation. All students are required to do directed research, however students may select either a thesis or non-thesis option.
