Clinical Exercise Physiology, M.Ed./M.S.

Program Description

Students in the Clinical Exercise Physiology major complete a variety of physiology courses aimed at preparing them to be entry level clinical exercise physiologists. They also take courses 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 successful completion of the major, they can seek employment as practitioners in the field of Clinical Exercise Physiology, pursue careers in clinically focused research, or continue their education in a related allied health field or relevant doctorate. Students who complete the Clinical Exercise Physiology track will have the option of completing either a thesis or independent study, and will be encouraged to take the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification.

Program Highlights

Degree: Master of Education or Master of Science

Required Credits: 36

School: School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership

Department: Exercise Science

Modality: On-Ground

Additional Information: Available on the Springfield College external website (www.springfield.edu)

Program Standards

Students who receive a grade of C+ or lower in a total of three courses will be dismissed from the program.

I. Degree Requirements (36 credits)

A. Required Courses (24 credits)

AEXS 603 - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 604 - Neuromuscular Physiology and Exercise Credits: 3
AEXS 613 - Exercise for Special Populations Credits: 3
AEXS 672 - Medical Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 675 - Graded Exercise Testing and Electrocardiography 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
RSCH 610 - Foundations and Methods of Research Credits: 3

B. Research Selectives (12 credits)

Select and complete one research option from the following list:

a. Thesis Option (12 credits)

i. Required Courses (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)

ii. Thesis Selectives (3 credits)

Select 3 credits from the following list:

AEXS 606 - Environmental Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 620 - Genetics For Exercise Science Credits: 3
AEXS 621 - Seminar in Exercise Physiology Credits: 2
AEXS 622 - Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics 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 699 - Internship in Sport Science Credits: 1-3

b. Independent Study Option (12 credits)

i. Required Courses (4 credits)

AEXS 692 - Independent Study in Applied Exercise Science Credits: 1-2
(must earn 2 credits to meet requirement)
RSCH 625 - Independent Study Proposal Design Credits: 2

ii. Independent Study Selectives (8 credits)

Select 8 credits from the following list:

AEXS 606 - Environmental Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 620 - Genetics For Exercise Science Credits: 3
AEXS 622 - Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics 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 676 - Exercise Psychology Credits: 3
AEXS 677 - Stress Management Credits: 3
AEXS 678 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
AEXS 680 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 699 - Internship in Sport Science Credits: 1-3

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