Master of Science - Health and Exercise Science - Clinical

The Department of Health and Exercise Science graduate programs emphasize the importance of physical activity and nutrition in creating health, preventing disease and deterioration, and in restoration of health and fitness.

The Master of Science Clinical Track in Health and Exercise Science offers students a health-oriented, science-based curriculum and outreach experience. The program prepares students for further education and/or careers in health and exercise science related fields. Graduates are represented by careers in: health related research and development, hospital or corporate health promotion/wellness, clinical exercise physiology, and medical and allied health professions. Most students are supported during their graduate study by graduate teaching assistantships (GTA), although other types of assistantships are available.

A common core of classes, elective classes, practicum experiences, and a thesis optional research experience highlight the Clinical Track graduate program. Faculty members work closely with students for academic, professional and personal advising. On-site research facilities are state-of-the-art and include the Human Performance Clinical/Research Laboratory. Outreach programs such as the Adult Fitness Program, the Heart Disease Prevention Program, and the Youth Sport Camps also provide a unique practicum opportunity for students in which to develop specialized experience related to their career goals.