Exercise Science, M.S. - Clinical Exercise Physiology

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.  The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/hms/programs.  

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (34 CREDITS)

Core Requirements (24 credits)

HMS 500 – Foundations in Exercise Physiology
HMS 552 – Biomechanics and Applied Kinesiology
HMS 554 – Research Methods
HMS 558 – Advanced Exercise Physiology 
HMS 571 – Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Testing and Prescription 
HMS 574 – Cardiac Rehabilitation
HMS 578 – Behavior Change in Health and Physical Activity 
HMS 589 – Exercise Prescription for Diverse Populations

Capstone (10 credits)

Option 1: Thesis Track 
HMS 590 –Thesis Seminar
HMS 591 – Thesis Completion 
HMS 596–Clinical Exercise Physiology Capstone
PCH 515 – Biostatistics 

Option 2: Capstone Experience Track
HMS 596 – Clinical Exercise Physiology Capstone
HMS 597 – Clinical Exercise Physiology Internship
Select one directed elective from the list below:
     HMS 555 – Obesity Prevention and Treatment 
     HMS 570 – Exercise and Aging 
     HMS 583 – Advanced Exercise Physiology II
     HMS 594 – Exercise Oncology