Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology

The MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology degree program prepares students for careers as clinical exercise physiologists.

Students learn how to use primary and secondary prevention strategies to improve, maintain or abate declines in fitness and health in populations ranging from children to older adults. They learn to collaborate with medical professionals to guide exercise and rehabilitation programs for at-risk clients and clients with chronic diseases.

This program provides the knowledge, clinical experience and skills needed by individuals preparing for successful completion of the registration examination for the certification.

American College of Sports Medicine is the national association responsible for establishing guidelines and recommendations for exercise testing, prescription and evaluation of research for both healthy populations and those with chronic disease. ACSM certification is deemed the organization's most prestigious credential for clinical professionals who have a master's degree and 600 hours of hands-on clinical experience.