Graduate Program in Clinical Exercise Physiology
This 36-credit hour program leads to a Master of Science degree with a major in kinesiology and a concentration in clinical exercise physiology. The program is designed to prepare students to work with clients with a variety of pathological or clinical disorders. Clients may include those with cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, immunological, inflammatory, orthopedic, and neuromuscular disorders. Other clients may include persons from geriatric, pediatric or obstetric populations. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in hospital-based and community wellness programs, as well as other clinical settings. Program goals were developed in conjunction with the knowledge, skills and abilities identified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as essential for preparation as a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist.
Clinical Exercise Physiology Concentration Requirements
| Minimum Requirements | Credit Hours | |
| KIN 540 | Clinical Exercise Physiology I | 3 |
| KIN 640 | Clinical Exercise Physiology II | 3 |
| KIN 542 | Exercise Programs for Special Populations | 3 |
| KIN 644 | Metabolic and Cardiorespiratory Aspects of Exercise | 3 |
| KIN 645 | Muscular, Hormonal and Environmental Aspects of Exercise | 3 |
| KIN 655 | Research Techniques | 3 |
| KIN 681 | Internship in Exercise Science | 6-9 |
| Electives (Selected under advisement) | 9-12 |
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| Total | 36 |
Example Electives
- KIN/NUTR 555. Theories and Practices of Weight Management - 3
- KIN 650. Exercise Testing and Prescription - 3
- KIN 670. Program Development for Wellness Centers - 3
- KIN 697. Directed Research in Kinesiology - 3
- KIN 700. Thesis - 6
- HTH 552. Strategies for Health Change - 3
- NUTR 545. Nutrition and Exercise - 3
- HUTR 582. Nutrition and Metabolism - 3
- NUTR 655. Integrated Nutrition - 3
- PYSC 515. Basic Counseling Skills - 3
- SCOM 680. Special Topics in Health Communication - 3
For more information about the exercise physiology program, contact Dr. Kent Todd at 540-568-3947.
