Exercise Science
At the graduate level in Exercise Science, we provide an atmosphere that inspires inquiry, innovation, and involvement. We reach beyond traditional practices and encourage you to explore issues you find important. Ultimately, we want to give you opportunities to create innovative solutions that enhance the quality of education and make a positive difference in people's lives.
Graduate students major in Exercise Science with specializations in:
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Physiology and Fitness
- Research emphasis in Exercise Physiology
Exercise Science is a dynamic department that encourages students to pursue innovative clinical experiences and research using cutting-edge equipment. This research-driven environment involves high quality, hands-on investigations of important and current questions in the field, giving graduates a competitive advantage in the job market.
Click on the level of study for more information and specific requirements:
Master of Science - 3 tracks in Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Physiology and Fitness
- Clinical Exercise Physiology (including Cardiac Rehabilitation)
- Research in Exercise Physiology
Doctoral Degree - Exercise Physiology
Department Research
The Department's research portfolio is strong and diverse. In recent years funding agencies that sponsor research within the Department include the National Institutes of Health, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Life Fitness and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, along with numerous foundations such as the Woodrow Wilson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American College of Sports Medicine.
Department Research Facilities
Healthworks
Healthworks is an air-conditioned fitness facility located in the basement of Archbold gymnasium, and is open to all Faculty, Staff and Spouses of SU and ESF employees.