Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology Concentration, M.S.

This 33 to 36-credit hour program leads to a Master of Science degree with a concentration in exercise physiology. Students in this program receive specialized preparation in exercise physiology including required course work in advanced exercise physiology topics, physiological testing, exercise prescription and exercise-based research. Students may select either the thesis or non-thesis track and will have elective options in the areas of clinical exercise physiology, applied exercise physiology, nutrition, biology and graduate psychology. This program is designed to prepare students to enter a variety of workplaces related to clinical, sport, research, fitness or health and wellness industries, or to pursue a doctoral degree in a related field.

Students must complete core requirements and choose either the thesis track or non-thesis track. The thesis track requires 33 credits for graduation. The non-thesis track requires 36 credits for graduation. The 21 credit core curriculum is required for all students.

Admission Requirements

• Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Resume
• Personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• GRE General Test (The GRE requirement is waived for students completing a bachelor’s degree from a university in the U.S. when the student has earned an GPA of 3.5 or greater in a major in Exercise Science, Physiology or related Biological Science.)