Program Overview

Program Overview

The Exercise Physiology Graduate Certificate online program at Lipscomb University is designed to help students expand their skills and maximize their potential in the dynamic field of sport and exercise. This 12-credit graduate certificate program offers asynchronous online coursework, allowing students to maintain a healthy work/life balance. The program is perfect for those aiming to build a career in the fitness and wellness industry, seeking an Exercise Physiologist certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), or needing continuing education credits for their current professional certifications.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants to the Exercise Physiology certificate must submit the following:

• Application with fee
• Bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA
  • Prerequisite 12 hours of undergraduate science course credit (e.g., Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Résumé

Courses

Required Courses

• KIN 5203 Advanced Exercise Physiology I
• KIN 5223 Advanced Exercise Physiology II: Adaptations to Exercise

Elective Courses

• KIN 6213 Advanced Exercise Physiology III: Laboratory Techniques
• KIN 6263 Exercise Evaluation & Prescription for Special Populations
• KIN 6243 Electrocardiography
• KIN 6603 Advanced Strength & Conditioning Methods I
• KIN 6613 Advanced Strength & Conditioning Methods II
• KIN 6303 Advanced Exercise & Sport Nutrition I
• KIN 6313 Advanced Exercise & Sport Nutrition II: Supplementation
• KIN 6503 Behavior Change I: Exercise
• KIN 5103 Research Methods I: Biostatistics

Program Details

• The program offers 100% online, asynchronous coursework, allowing students to complete each course on their own time.
• The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.
• The program provides excellent preparation for professional certification or continuing education credits.
• Students can obtain the expertise they need in 12 credit hours without committing to a full degree.

Career Paths

• Exercise Physiologist: Develop fitness and exercise programs that help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and flexibility.
• Wellness and Health Coaching: Utilize evidence-based conversation, clinical interventions, and strategies to empower clients/patients to make healthy behavioral changes.
• Personal Training: Utilize evidence-based conversation, clinical interventions, and strategies to empower clients/patients to make healthy behavioral changes.

Related Programs

• Exercise and Human Performance
• Strength and Conditioning Graduate Certificate (Online)
• Sport and Exercise Nutrition Graduate Certificate (Online)

Faculty

• Laurel Littlefield, Professor
• Zachary Forest Droll, Assistant Professor
• Matthew Ruiz, Department Chair - Kinesiology

Program Format

• Format: Asynchronous Online
• Length: 12-18 months
• Credit Hours: 12
• Cost Per Credit Hour: $700
• College/School: Health Sciences
• Degree: Certificate