Exercise Science, M.S. - Clinical Exercise Physiology

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below.  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 (22 credits)
HMS 500 – Foundations in Exercise Physiology
HMS 552 – Biomechanics and Applied Kinesiology 
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
HMS 598 – Special Topics in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Electives (0-3 credits)
Credits based on Capstone selection: (Comprehensive Exam) or (Thesis Track )
HMS 555 – Obesity Prevention and Treatment 
HMS 570 – Exercise and Aging 
HMS 583 – Advanced Exercise Physiology II
HMS 594 – Exercise Oncology 

Research Requirement (3 credits)
HMS 554 – Research Methods

Capstone – Thesis or Exam Track (6-9 credits)

Thesis Track: (9 credits)
PCH 515 – Biostatistics 
HMS 590 Thesis Seminar
HMS 591 – Thesis Completion 

Comprehensive Exam Track (6 credits plus exam):
HMS 597 – Clinical Exercise Physiology Internship
Comprehensive Exam