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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