Clinical Exercise Physiology

Master

In Muncie (USA)

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Muncie (USA)

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Prepare to help others flourish by learning how to develop exercise and athletic routines through our master of arts (MA) or master of science (MS) in exercise science with a concentration in clinical exercise physiology.

This program is one of three graduate-education programs in the Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) and is open to qualified students that hold bachelor’s degrees in exercise science, pre-medicine, biology, physiology, or a related allied health field.

An emphasis on experiential learning prepares you for positions in clinics, research centers, or health and wellness centers. Or, if you plan on advancing your education even further, this program serves as an excellent springboard to doctoral work or medical school.

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Location

Start date

Muncie (USA)
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About this course

This graduate program aims to:

prepare students, through classroom education and practical experiences, to be professional advocates for the preventative and therapeutic use of a physically active lifestyle
produce and disseminate quality research through professional presentations and peer-reviewed publications
serve Ball State and the local community through education, health screenings, and promotion
support the mission and activity of the Adult Physical Fitness Program

There are many rewarding career options available to CEP graduates, including:

exercise physiologist in a clinical or research environment
program director of a health and wellness center
If your goals include further academic training, the clinical exercise physiology program provides a strong footing for:

pursuing a PhD
enrolling in medical school
becoming a physician’s assistant

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Subjects

  • Physiology
  • Project
  • Science
  • Covering
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Physical Fitness
  • Fitness
  • Interpretation
  • Testing and Interpretation
  • Adult Physical Fitness

Course programme

Master of Arts or Science (MA/MS) in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Degree requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 33 credits in graduate courses including 6 credits of a thesis project (THES 698) for the master of science or 3 credits of a research project (RES 697) for the master of arts degree. Students electing THES 698 must take a final oral examination covering the thesis to be given by the thesis committee.

33 credits

Required Courses
  • Exercise Physiology 1
  • Foundations of Adult Physical Fitness
  • Principles of Exercise Testing and Interpretation
  • Exercise Physiology 2
  • Applied Physiology
  • Electrocardiography
  • Seminar in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Research requirements

Master of Arts, research paper/creative project
  • Research Applications (Non-Thesis)
  • Research Paper
  • Creative Project
Master of Science, thesis
  • Research Methods (Thesis)
  • Thesis
Directed electives
  • Introduction to Behavioral Medicine
  • Introduction to Statistical Methods
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Seminar in Exercise Science
  • Mechanical Analysis of Movement
  • Exercise in Prevention and Rehabilitation of Chronic Diseases
  • Internship in Exercise Program
  • Nutrition for Exercise and Sport
  • Cardiovascular Physiology

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Price on request