Graduate Program

Graduate Program

Exercise Physiology Program

Master of Science (M.S.) in Exercise and Sports Medicine (Exercise Physiology Concentration)

 


Coursework

The following courses are required for the Exercise Physiology concentration area.

Note:  Some courses may be offered during Summer Sessions I or II.  Consult the scheduling guide for specifics.

Course Number
Course Title Semester(s) Offered
Required Core Courses (6 cr):
HPER 6900 Research Procedures in HPER (3 cr) Fall, Summer I
HPER 6920 Analytical Techniques in HPER (3 cr) Spring, Summer II
Exercise Physiology Concentration (18 cr):
Exercise Physiology I (3 cr) Fall
Exercise Physiology II (3 cr) Spring
Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science (3 cr) Fall
Biomechanics (3 cr) Summer I
Advanced Principles of Exercise Testing and Prescription (3 cr) Spring
Exercise Science Seminar (3 cr) Summer II
Thesis Option (12 cr):
Electives
Electives with Advisor Approval (6 cr) Variable
HPER 7000 Thesis (6 cr) Variable
Non-Thesis Option (12 cr):
Electives Electives with Advisor Approval (9 cr) Variable
HPER 7100* Independent Research (3 cr) Variable
HPER 7120* Professional Field Experience (3 cr) Variable
*Note:  For the Non-Thesis Option, the student must take HPER 7100 OR HPER 7120, not both

 

 

Exercise Science/Physiology Program
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5426 USA
(269) 387-2706 | (269) 387-2704 Fax
chris.cheatham@wmich.edu