The M.S. nonthesis and Ph.D. exercise science specializations in Athletic Training are graduate programs designed for advanced study and research related to injury prevention, evaluation, immediate care and rehabilitation. The M.S. degree program prepares individuals for clinical work in a variety of employment settings. The Ph.D. degree prepares individuals for careers in universities, government, private industry, or allied health fields.

The M.S. and Ph.D. exercise science specializations in biomechanics are research programs designed for advanced scholarly study and research related to the application of mechanical principles to human performance. The purpose of the program is to give the student a balanced background in the science of human movement, skills useful in research and occupational settings, and an in-depth understanding of biomechanics. The degrees may lead to careers in allied health occupations, corporate biomechanics laboratory research, teaching and college/university teaching and research.

The M.S. nonthesis exercise science specialization in Clinical Exercise Physiology is a professional program designed to provide advanced training in the scientific basis of preventive and clinical exercise physiology. The program prepares students for careers as a clinical exercise physiologist working with preventive and/or rehabilitative programs in hospitals, businesses, sports medicine clinics, YMCA’s/YWCA’s or other organizations.

The M.S. and Ph.D. exercise science specializations in Exercise Psychology are research programs designed for advanced study and research related to psychological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic physical activity. The M.S. degree program prepares individuals for doctoral-level graduate work and may lead to careers in allied health professions, adult fitness/health promotion, teaching, coaching and research. The Ph.D. degree prepares individuals for careers in universities, government, private industry, or health sciences.

The M.S. and Ph.D. exercise science specializations in Exercise Physiology are research programs designed for advanced study and research related to physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic physical activity. The M.S. degree program prepares individuals for doctoral-level graduate work and may lead to careers in allied health professions, adult fitness/health promotion, teaching, coaching and research. The Ph.D. degree prepares individuals for careers in universities, government, private industry, or allied health fields.

The M.S.- nonthesis specialization in strength, conditioning and fitness is a professional program designed to provide advanced training in the scientific basis of strength and motor skill development, conditioning and fitness (human performance) capabilities across the lifespan.  This program is designed for students interested in professional careers as (1) a strength and conditioning specialist or [...]