Master of Science in Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology

A Master of Science in kinesiology with a specialization in exercise physiology from the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior is offered as an adult evening program designed in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine [ACSM] for certification as a certified clinical exercise physiologist. The curriculum in the Department of Applied Health is designed to prepare individuals for careers as exercise specialists directing cardiac preventive and rehabilitative programs, personal training, hospitals, and corporate wellness programs, positions in health and exercise science programs, or further study in graduate programs or allied health programs in medicine or physical/occupational therapy. Students are able to begin in the fall, spring or summer, and can complete all degree requirements in 12-22 months. The exercise physiology program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences. The exercise physiology program was subsequently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in the summer of 2014 and is one of only five percent of programs nationally and the only program in Illinois to have earned this accreditation and acclaim. The program reports annual outcome data and is held to the high standards of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES). For example, over the last three academic years, the exercise physiology program reported a 95 percent retention rate and a graduate placement rate of 92 percent. The ACSM endorses the exercise physiology program as matching the goals of the Clinical Exercise Physiologists level of certification.

Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment

Successful completion (grade C or better) of one semester of an anatomy and physiology course

Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

Only courses in which the student earned a grade of \u201cB\u201d or better will be considered for transfer credit