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 552 | Exercise and Weight Control Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXSC 557 | Physical Activity as Medicine Workshop | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Fall Semester Courses
| EXSC 527 | Physiology of Human Performance | 3 credits |
| CEXP 530 | Electrocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiac Evaluations, and Implications in Exercise and Rehabilitation | 3 credits |
| CEXP 531 | Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory I | 3 credits |
| CEXP 586 | Clinical Internship I | 3 credits |
| CEXP 540 | Interventional Exercise for Special Populations | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester Courses
| EXSC 513 | Evaluation and Applied Statistics in Exercise Science | 3 credits |
| CEXP 532 | Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory II | 3 credits |
| CEXP 537 | Exercise Testing and Programming | 3 credits |
| CEXP 538 | Pathophysiology of Sedentary Lifestyle in Chronic Disease | 3 credits |
| CEXP 587 | Clinical Internship II | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Summer II Courses
| EXSC 528 | Advanced Exercise Physiology Laboratory Techniques | 1 credit |
| CEXP 533 | Health and Fitness Clinical Laboratory III | 3 credits |
| CEXP 536 | Organization & Administration of Cardiac Rehabilitation & Primary Prevention Programs | 3 credits |
| CEXP 558 | Clinical Exercise Specialist Workshop | 1 credit |
| CEXP 595 | Clinical 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.