Program Overview

Clinical Exercise Science Program

Overview

The Clinical Exercise Science program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of clinical exercise science. This program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers.

Program Description

The Clinical Exercise Science program focuses on the application of exercise science principles to prevent and manage chronic diseases and disorders. Students will study the physiological and psychological effects of exercise on the human body, as well as the principles of exercise testing and prescription.

Admission Criteria

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as exercise science, physiology, or biology
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Letters of recommendation from academic or professional references
  • At least two letters of recommendation are required
• Personal statement outlining research interests and career goals
  • The personal statement should be no more than two pages in length

Program Requirements

• Completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level coursework
• Completion of a research thesis or project
• Passing of a comprehensive exam
  • The comprehensive exam will be administered at the end of the second year of study
• Completion of an internship or practicum experience
  • The internship or practicum experience will provide students with hands-on experience in a clinical setting

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Clinical Exercise Science program will vary depending on the student's residency status and the number of credit hours taken per semester.

Research Areas

• Cardiovascular disease prevention and management
• Obesity and weight management
• Diabetes prevention and management
• Musculoskeletal disorders and rehabilitation
  • Research in this area will focus on the use of exercise to prevent and manage musculoskeletal disorders
• Neurological disorders and rehabilitation
  • Research in this area will focus on the use of exercise to prevent and manage neurological disorders

Career Opportunities

• Clinical exercise physiologist
• Rehabilitation specialist
• Wellness program director
• Research scientist
  • Graduates of the program will be qualified to work in a variety of research settings, including universities and hospitals
• Healthcare consultant
  • Graduates of the program will be qualified to work as consultants in healthcare settings, providing expertise on exercise and health promotion.