MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology

This nationally accredited graduate program trains students for clinical and research careers related to exercise and physical activity to prevent and treat chronic health-related conditions.

Gain strong foundational knowledge and hands-on experience as you prepare for:

Careers in cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes prevention, cancer prevention and rehabilitation, obesity prevention and treatment, and other related careers
Additional training programs in areas such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other related disciplines
Competitive high-quality doctoral programs

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Program Facts

Degree Type

Master of Science

Program Duration

Full-time: 12 months for non-thesis and 18-24 months for thesis
Part-time (non-thesis): 18-24 months

Time Commitment

Full-time or Part-time

Term of Enrollment

Fall

Course Requirements

30 credits (non-thesis)
36 credits (thesis)

Application Deadline

Rolling admission
Priority for graduate assistantships will be given to those applications received by January 15

Admissions Requirements

GRE exam not required

Program Overview

The Master of Science (MS) program in Clinical Exercise Physiology prepares students for clinical, applied, or research careers focused on preventing and treating chronic health-related conditions.

National Accreditation

Our MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology degree is fully accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This national accreditation — considered the gold standard in the industry — is based on a rigorous review of our curriculum, faculty, facilities, and more.

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Graduate Assistantship

Students who submit their applications by January 15 may be eligible for a graduate assistantship position.

Student Achievement Data

CATEGORY	PERCENTAGE
Job placement in the field or accepted to graduate school	92%
Employed as exercise physiologists in clinical settings	66%
Employed in research role focused on exercise and physical activity in clinical populations (e.g. exercise oncology, pediatric cardiology, neuromuscular and orthopedic research)	33%

Data collected from 2024 graduates, which is the most recent class for which data is available.

Degree Requirements

Comprehensive Examination is required based on key courses within the program. A minimum of 80% is required on this comprehensive examination.
Clinical Health-Fitness Practicum is required.

Comprehensive Examination is required based on key courses within the program. A minimum of 80% is required on this comprehensive examination.
Thesis is required.

I really enjoyed the hands-on learning component and the ability to apply our knowledge to real-world scenarios. You learn so much by working and collaborating with your peers. 
Hannah Corey - Clinical Exercise Physiology Student

The professors in my department were fantastic instructors, and they have all helped me professionally develop.
Alexis Thrower - Clinical Exercise Physiology Student

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Prerequisites

Applicants need to demonstrate undergraduate coursework in human anatomy, human physiology, exercise physiology, and exercise testing and prescription. Applicants without this training can be admitted provisionally and will be required to take these undergraduate courses prior to full admission.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the program include:

Bachelor’s degree

Additionally, applicants must complete the School of Education online admissions application that will include:

Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
Goal statement
Contact information for three professional references
Academic transcript

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Curriculum

The MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology offers a non-thesis track for 30 credits and a thesis track for 36 credits.

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Comprehensive Examination

Students must complete a comprehensive examination based on core competencies prior to graduation. Students will be eligible to sit for the comprehensive examination after completion of a minimum of 24 credits. Students will be provided a study guide/directions to assist in their preparation for the comprehensive examination.