Clinical Exercise Physiology M.S.

45 credits

Purpose of Degree

The purpose of the Clinical Exercise Physiology program is to provide classroom and laboratory experiences that take full advantage of current knowledge and trends in rehabilitation of populations with cardiac, pulmonary and metabolic disorders through assessment and exercise programming.

The M.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology is offered in conjunction with six area medical centers, and offers traditional classroom and laboratory experiences as well as specialized clinical experiences. The Clinical Exercise Physiology program is typically restricted to the top 25 qualified applicants.

National Accreditation

The M.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP).

Program of Study

Required courses

Summer I Courses

EXSC 552Exercise and Weight Control Workshop

2 credits

EXSC 557Physical Activity as Medicine Workshop

2 credits

Total Credit Hours:4

Fall Semester Courses

EXSC 527Physiology of Human Performance

3 credits

CEXP 530Electrocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiac Evaluations, and Implications in Exercise and Rehabilitation

3 credits

CEXP 531Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory I

3 credits

CEXP 539Coronary Heart Disease: Its Medical Diagnosis and Management

3 credits

CEXP 586Clinical Internship I

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester Courses

EXSC 513Evaluation in Exercise Science

3 credits

CEXP 532Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory II

3 credits

CEXP 537Exercise Testing and Programming

3 credits

CEXP 538Cardiac Pathology and Pharmacology

3 credits

CEXP 587Clinical Internship II

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Summer II Courses

EXSC 528Advanced Exercise Physiology Laboratory Techniques

1 credit

CEXP 533Health and Fitness Clinical Laboratory III

3 credits

CEXP 536Organization & Administration of Cardiac Rehabilitation & Primary Prevention Programs

3 credits

CEXP 558Clinical Exercise Specialist Workshop

1 credit

CEXP 595Clinical Exercise Physiology Seminar

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:11

Admission Requirements

Please see the Exercise Science Department web page for information on specific admission requirements for this program.

Final Graduation Requirement

Students must pass a written comprehensive examination at the conclusion of coursework.