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Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2013-2015 
    
Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2013-2015 [Archived Catalog]

Physiology of Exercise - Clinical


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Program Overview: The Master of Science in Exercise Physiology Clinical allows students to specialize in knowledges and skills needed to work in a clinical environment. The is a four semester program, designed to prepare students to work as preventative and rehabilitative specialists (as certified by the American College of Sports Medicine [ACSM]) in a variety of settings including corporate fitness programs, wellness centers, fitness clubs, universities, and clinical sites. This concentration requires the completion of the required coursework and the completion of comprehensive examinations at the end of the academic program.

Admissions Policy: No requirements beyond university admission requirements.

Change Policy: No selective or limited admission requirements.

Transfer Policy: No requirements beyond university admission requirements.

Opportunities: Students graduating from this program are prepared to work in a variety of settings including corporate fitness programs, wellness centers, fitness clubs, universities, and clinical sites (Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation).

Program Requirements


All Physiology of Exercise degree candidates must complete the following core courses:

Required Common Core:


Clinical Concentration


The clinical specialization is designed to prepare students to work as preventative and rehabilitative specialists (as certified by the American College of Sports Medicine [ACSM]) in a variety of settings including corporate fitness programs, wellness centers, fitness clubs, universities, and clinical sites. This concentration requires the completion of coursework and the completion of comprehensive examinations at the end of the academic program.

In addition to the courses required in the common core, the following courses are also required:

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