Exercise Physiology, M.S.

Program Description

The Springfield College exercise physiology program has a prestigious reputation both nationally and internationally. Students take a variety of physiology courses aimed at giving them a broad grasp of the field of exercise physiology. They also take classes in the research sequence which prepare them to critically analyze the current literature and get the experience of designing research studies in their area of interest. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to seek employment in the field or to continue their education in a related allied health field or a relevant doctorate.

Students in the Exercise Physiology Program can focus on either human performance or clinical exercise physiology and will be advised on their course selectives according to those tracks and professional goals. Students who complete a Human Performance track will be strongly encouraged to complete a thesis.

Program Highlights

Degree: Master of Science

Required Credits: 36

School: School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership

Department: Exercise Science and Athletic Training

Modality: On-Ground

Locations: Main Campus

Additional Information: https://springfield.edu/programs/exercise-physiology

I. Degree Requirements (36 credits)

A. Required Courses (12 credits)

AEXS 603 - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 604 - Neuromuscular Physiology and Exercise Credits: 3
AEXS 620 - Genetics For Exercise Science Credits: 3
RSCH 610 - Foundations and Methods of Research Credits: 3

B. Track Selectives (15 credits)

Select 15 credits from the following list:

AEXS 540 - Sports Nutrition Credits: 3
AEXS 602 - Exercise Biochemistry Credits: 3
AEXS 606 - Environmental Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 613 - Exercise for Special Populations Credits: 3
AEXS 670 - Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 671 - Strength and Conditioning Applications Credits: 1
AEXS 672 - Medical Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 675 - Graded Exercise Testing and Electrocardiography Credits: 3
AEXS 680 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 695 - Internship in Clinical Exercise Physiology I Credits: 1
AEXS 696 - Internship in Clinical Exercise Physiology II Credits: 1
AEXS 697 - Internship in Clinical Exercise Physiology III Credits: 1
PHTH 550 - Clinical Pharmacology Credits: 3
Students seeking the Clinical Exercise Physiology track are recommended to take AEXS 613, AEXS 672, AEXS 675, AEXS 695, AEXS 696, AEXS 697, and PHTH 550.
Students seeking the Human Performance track are recommended to take AEXS 540, AEXS 602, AEXS 606 and 6 credits from AEXS 670, AEXS 671, AEXS 672, AEXS 675, AEXS 678, and AEXS 680.

C. Research Selectives (9 credits)

Select and complete one research option from the following list:

a. Thesis Option (9 credits)

RSCH 612 - Proposal Design Credits: 2
RSCH 620 - Educational and Psychological Statistics I Credits: 3
RSCH 635 - Thesis Credits: 4-12
(must take for 4 credits to meet program requirements)

b. Independent Study Option (9 credits)

i. Required Courses (4 credits)

AEXS 692 - Independent Study in Applied Exercise Science Credits: 2
RSCH 625 - Independent Study Proposal Design Credits: 2

ii. Independent Study Selectives (5 credits)

Select 5 credits from the following list:

AEXS 670 - Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 671 - Strength and Conditioning Applications Credits: 1
AEXS 672 - Medical Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 675 - Graded Exercise Testing and Electrocardiography Credits: 3
AEXS 678 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
AEXS 680 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3

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