Exercise Physiology:

This area of emphasis is designed for students who wish to gain an understanding of concepts associated with exercise physiology as related to human performance. Particular emphasis is placed on athletic performance and clinical applications. Course work is designed to provide students with a sound theoretical background in physiology, research methods, and clinical practice. The exercise physiology emphasis is meant to prepare students for further graduate study or employment in the fitness/cardiac rehabilitation areas.

Professional Development (3-6 semester hours)

KINE 60103 Research Methods in Kinesiology
PSYC 50423 Graduate Statistics (required for thesis only)

Academic Core (9 semester hours)

KINE 60213 Advanced Biomechanics
KINE 60423 Advanced Motor Behavior
KINE 60613 Physiology of Exercise

Exercise Physiology Specialization (9 semester hours)

KINE 60623 Cardiopulmonary Physiology
KINE 60633 Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology
KINE 60643 Clinical Exercise Testing

Resource Area (6 or 12 semester hours)

A thesis student would choose 6 hours of electives to meet his/her particular needs and interests while a student choosing the treatise option would select 12 hours.

Thesis (6 semester hours) or Treatise (3 semester hours)

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