Program Overview

Physiology of Exercise M.S.

As a student in Ohio University's Physiology of Exercise M.S. program, you'll have the opportunity to expand your foundation in science and gain experience in academic research and hands-on skills. The program will prepare you with specialized skills needed to work in clinical, research, or field-based environments.

Choose From Three Specializations

• Research Track

  The Research Track is a two-year program that requires completing a master's thesis. This track prepares students to work in an academic or research environment. A strong background in the sciences is recommended for admission into the program, including organic chemistry, physics, calculus, human anatomy and physiology, and exercise physiology. It is required that you provide a research thesis proposal and potential supervisors for your thesis project.

• Clinical Track

  The Clinical Track is a four-semester program that leads to a Master of Science in Physiology of Exercise. It is designed to prepare students to work as clinicians on the healthcare team in preventative, rehabilitative, or diagnostic settings as American College of Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologists.

• Human Performance

  The Human Performance Track will focus on engagement, practicum, and internship opportunities in performance coaching and analytics that will prepare you to be a competitive human performance practitioner. Regular interactions with athletes and coaches will allow you to gain an understanding of the day-to-day operations in the field as well as network with professionals who are connected to the industry.

Admission Requirements

Applications for consideration of admission, financial aid, and graduate funding for the next academic year should be received by February 15; however, review of applications will continue as they arrive until March 25 for a summer start date (clinical) or July 15 for a fall start date (research). A spring start date may be feasible for some students (research), but the completed application is due no later than November 1. International students must apply by February 15 (fall start date), August 1 (spring start date), or December 1 (summer start date). Application requirements include a GPA above 3.0 is preferred.

Research and Laboratory Spaces

Our newly renovated facilities, labs, and research spaces will provide you with the opportunity to develop advanced technical skills. As you immerse yourself in an environment rich with hands-on experiences and research-viable equipment, you will be prepared upon graduation to make an impact in the field. Our faculty, and learning spaces, facilitate guided research inclusive of, but not limited to:

• 3D Motion and Force Analysis
• Fuel Metabolism and Blood Chemistry Analysis
• Muscle Electromyography and Mechanomyography
• Wearable Technology, including GPS and Accelerometry
• Cardiovascular Assessments, EKG, and Echocardiography
• Indirect Calorimetry and Portable Indirect Calorimetry

Exercise Physiology Program Founder

Fritz Hagerman

Frederick "Fritz" Hagerman founded the exercise physiology program at OHIO and was a consultant for the U.S. National Rowing team for more than 40 years, through eight World Olympic Games and dozens of world rowing championships. Prior to his death in 2013, he was granted U.S. Rowing's Jack Kelly award, which recognizes those who serve as an inspiration to American rowers through superior achievements in rowing, service to amateur athletics, and success in a chosen profession.