Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness: Required Coursework
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- Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness: Required Coursework
Required Coursework
| Foundations (6 credits) | Credits | |
| 5100:640 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| 5100:610 | Introduction to Statistics in Human Services | 3 |
| Required Department Courses (21-24 credits) | ||
| 5550:600 |
Biomechanics Applied to Sports and Physical Activity |
4 |
| 5550:518 |
Cardiorespiratory Function | 3 |
| 3100:565 5550:615 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology OR Current Topics in Exercise Physiology |
3 3 |
| 5550:605 | Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise | 3 |
| 5550:505 | Advanced Strength and Conditioning |
3 |
| 5550:620 | Laboratory Instrumentation Techniques in Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| 5550:526 | Nutrition in Sports | 3 |
| Required Clinical Experience (2 credits minimum) | ||
| 5550:695 or 5550:698 or 5550699 |
Master's Field Experience or Master's Problem or Master's Thesis Research |
2-4 |
| Electives | (3 credit minimum) Select at least one course form the list below | |
| 5550:522 | Sports Planning and Promotion | 3 |
| 5550:538 | Cardiac Rehabilitation Principles | 3 |
| 5550:601 | Sports Supervision and Administration | 3 |
| 5550:609 | Motivational Aspects of Physical Activity | 3 |
| 5550:612 | General Medical Aspects | 3 |
| 5550:680 | Special Topics in Physical Education | 3 |
For more information about this program, contact:
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Dr. Ronald Otterstetter InfoCision Stadium 307J (330) 972-7738 |
Program Downloads
Exercise Physiology Field Experience Manual
Read the ACSM Fit Society Page - Spring 2012 edition
The Newsletter of the American College of Sports Medicine


