Coursework and Lab Skills | Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
The Master of Science in Exercise Physiology Program is typically completed as a full-time student. Full-time enrollment is considered nine or more graduate credits per semester or term. A total of 58 credit hours, including practicum courses are required. Students will complete a traditional thesis or an applied graduate project. The course schedules indicate the course sequencing for full-time enrollment.
The 14-week internship, EXP5580 and EXP5590, is completed in the summer between years 1 and 2, allowing for continuous enrollment and earlier graduation.
M.S. in Exercise Physiology Courses (58 credits)
- EXP5501 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- EXP5503 Advanced Exercise Physiology
- EXP5505 Laboratory Methods I
- EXP5506 Research Design and Statistical Methods for Health Sciences
- EXP5510 Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription
- EXP5511 Cardiopulmonary Testing
- EXP5512 Electrocardiography
- EXP5513 Advanced Electrocardiography
- EXP5516 Pathophysiology and Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations
- EXP5517 Laboratory Methods II
- EXP5520 Client-centered Clinical Practice in Exercise Physiology
- EXP5570 Cancer Rehabilitation
- EXP5580 Practicum I
- EXP5590 Practicum II
- EXP6600 Practicum III
- EXP6607 Graduate Research Project I
- EXP6608 Graduate Research Project II
- EXP6610 Practicum IV
- PTH6509 Introduction to Pharmacology
Laboratory Courses and Skill
The MEXP program consists of four laboratory-style courses that complement the lecture curriculum and prepare students for hands-on, patient-centered courses. The small student-to-faculty ratio allows for individualized instruction and immediate personal feedback.
The courses EXP5501, EXP5505, EXP5511 and EXP5517 will prepare students for independent clinical practice and application of these clinical skills:
- Advanced cardiac resuscitation
- Vitals at rest and with exercise
- Electrocardiography
- Heart sounds
- Anthropometric measurements
- Body composition, including fat and lean tissue analysis
- Cardiovascular stress testing
- Pulmonary testing
- Blood biomarker measurements
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Balance and gait analysis
- Functional screenings
- Flexibility and range of motion assessment
Course Schedule
Fall Year 1
15 Total Credits
- EXP5503 – Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
- EXP5505 – Lab Methods I (2 credits)
- EXP5506 – Statistical Methods for Health Science (3 credits)
- EXP5510 – Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription (3 credits)
- EXP5511 – Cardiopulmonary Testing (2 credits)
- EXP5512 – Electrocardiography (2 credits)
Spring Year 1
15 Total Credits
- EXP5501 – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (1 credit)
- EXP5513 – Advanced Electrocardiography (2 credits)
- EXP5516 – Exercise Testing and Prescription for Clinical Populations (3 credits)
- EXP5517 – Laboratory Methods II (2 credits)
- EXP5520 – Client-centered Clinical Practice in Exercise Physiology (4 credits)
- EXP5570 – Cancer Rehabilitation
Summer
8 Total Credits
- EXP5580 – Practicum I (4 credits)
- EXP5590 – Practicum II (4 credits)
Fall Year 2
11 Total Credits
- EXP6600 – Practicum III (4 credits)
- EXP6607 – Graduate Research Project I (3 credits)
- EXP 6612 - Current Topics in Exercise Physiology 2 Hour(s)
- PHT6509 – Introduction to Pharmacology (2 credits)
Spring Year 2
9 Total Credits
- EXP6608 – Research Project II or elective (3 credits)
- EXP6610 – Practicum IV (4 credits)
- EXP 6625 - Professionalism in Exercise Physiology 2 Hour(s)
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