Career Outcomes

Outcomes information for the Master's in Exercise Physiology, showing number of graduates and whether they went on to professional school or employment

Many of our graduates pursue additional certification (e.g., ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) and often move into the following roles at a variety of institutional or healthcare settings:

Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Specialist
Certified Exercise Physiologist
Health and Fitness Specialist/Director
Wellness Coordinator
Clinical Research Assistant/Clinical Trials Research Coordinator
Faculty

Clinical Track

Clinical exercise physiology (CEP) focuses on the use of exercise testing and training in persons with or at high risk of acquiring chronic disease. The clinical curriculum is designed to prepare students to take and pass the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiology certification exam. Students who graduate from this track are also prepared to pursue advanced studies in health-related fields or a doctorate in the CEP field.

Thesis Track

The thesis track is a two-year program designed for students who wish to engage in an intensive research training experience. Students in the track select a research mentor and committee from faculty within the Division of Exercise Physiology (or an affiliated group) based on their research interests. Students who graduate from this track are well-prepared for further training in a PhD, MD, or similar postgraduate program.