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Discover your Career Fit with an Applied Exercise Physiology Degree from 成人禁区 University

Applied exercise physiologists study science and its application to how the body responds to physical activity. 成人禁区’s applied exercise physiology program provides advanced training in human performance with a focus on nutrition, psychology, and sport and clinical exercise physiology so you can improve the health and performance of elite athletes, recreational movers and sedentary individuals. Earn your master’s degree in applied exercise physiology and become an expert and leader in the field.

• Become well prepared to complete your certification exam through a nationally recognized organization.
  • The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
    • ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT)
    • ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor (ACSM-GEI)
    • ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
  • The National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
    • NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
    • NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
    • NSCA Certified Special Populations Specialist (CSPS)

MSAEP Degree Options

• Tailor your degree to align with your career aspirations by selecting one of the two options available. Students will complete 24 credit hours of coursework as well as 6 credits of either the internship or research track.

Internship

• Choose to complete over 300 hours of hands-on experience as a strength and conditioning intern with one of 成人禁区’s 23 athletic teams, with local semi-professional sports teams or local fitness facilities.
• Or choose to gain over 300 hours of hands-on clinical experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation with one of the two main hospital systems in Erie as an exercise physiology intern.

Thesis

• Conduct a research-based, faculty supervised, scientific study that will culminate in the preparation and defense of the master’s thesis.
• This option prepares the student not only for mid-level employment in the field but also entrance into doctoral programs should they choose to continue their education.
• Students will use the first summer session to review current research in the field and to develop a research question of their own. The fall and spring will consist of development, preparation and defense of the master's thesis. While this is certainly an aggressive time frame, provisions are in place that will allow students to extend their graduate program until the thesis project is completed.

Inspire your Academic Success

Gain real-world knowledge through key courses including:

Advanced Strength and Conditioning: Gain theoretical and practical knowledge of the physiological, biomechanical, administrative aspects of designing and supervising strength and conditioning programs for various populations.

Psychological Foundations of Performance: Understand the psychological and emotional factors that influence athletic and non-athletic performance.

Advanced Sport Nutrition: Develop an understanding of the influence of nutrition for acute and chronic biological and physiological adaptations to physical activity and sport.

Exercise Pharmacology: Explore the fundamental principles of pharmacology and commonly used medications in the clinical setting. The focus will also include drugs utilized for therapeutic purposes, recreational use, and performance enhancement in sports.

With a master’s degree in applied exercise physiology, secure highly sought-after careers including:

1. Clinical Exercise Physiologist: Works in hospitals or rehabilitation centers, designing exercise programs for patients with chronic diseases or recovering from heart-related issues and surgeries. Many clinical exercise physiologists specialize in cardiac rehabilitation.
2. Strength and Conditioning Coach: Works with athletes to optimize performance utilizing techniques in biomechanics, nutrition and tailored exercise programming.
3. Exercise Scientist: Conducts research on exercise, health, and performance, often in academic or laboratory settings.
4. Corporate Wellness Coordinator: Develops and implements wellness programs in corporate settings to promote employee health and fitness.
5. Exercise Program Coordinator: Manages and coordinates community exercise programs, often within public health organizations or nonprofit settings.
6. Educator or Academia: Teaches exercise physiology at colleges or universities and engage in research to advance the field.