Exercise Science Master鈥檚 Program
Study human movement and work with advanced athletes and people with health issues who may benefit from the thoughtful application of evidence-based exercise testing and programming.
What Is聽Exercise聽Science?
Exercise Science is the study of how the human body responds to physical exercise, with application to acute exercise, chronic exercise, environmental conditions and special populations such as athletes, rehabilitation patients, children and senior citizens.聽It draws on various disciplines, including physiology, biomechanics, sports nutrition, behavioral strategies and exercise program design.
What Can You Do with a Master鈥檚 Degree in聽Exercise聽Science?
With a master鈥檚 in exercise science you will open the doors to a number of career opportunities including clinical exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, personal training and strength and conditioning. Some students will decide to continue their education pursuing doctoral degrees in allied health or exercise physiology or go to medical school.聽All are pursuing improvement in health and wellness and/or performance of their clientele.
Graduates of 成人影片鈥檚 exercise science master鈥檚 degree program are currently working in sports medicine facilities, research programs, rehabilitation facilities, athletic performance centers and hospitals.
Many graduates have found fulfilling careers as personal trainers, rehabilitation specialists, university faculty, strength and conditioning coaches, health coaches, and wellness directors. Almost 40 percent of our graduates pursue聽higher education and are currently practicing physical therapists, occupational therapists, physician assistants, chiropractors, physicians and researchers.
Why Earn Your Master鈥檚 in Exercise Science at 成人影片 University in New York?
- Prepare to work with a wide range of clients, including high-level athletes, as well as others with cardiovascular, pulmonary, orthopedic or metabolic issues, and be eligible for American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) clinical certification.
- Take advantage of our flexible program format with online course options and personal attention in small classes taught by leaders in exercise science.
- Benefit from being part of a STEM-designated program, letting future employers know you graduated from a rigorous program.
- Gain access to top-level internships in the New York area聽and life-changing job opportunities.
Studying Exercise Science at 成人影片
成人影片鈥檚聽exercise science program聽prepares students for careers in strength and conditioning and personal training, with opportunities for internships. Its state-of-the-art lab鈥攖he only university-based adult fitness cardiac rehabilitation program in the New York tristate area鈥攐ffers 100 patient visits weekly.
The exercise science graduate program offers state-of-the-art training and laboratory facilities with onsite experiences, including an adult fitness/cardiac rehabilitation program, a sports conditioning program, and an adolescent nutrition and exercise intervention program, supported by dynamic, caring faculty while maintaining a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
Apply your classroom knowledge in professional settings. Recent internship opportunities in the New York area have included:
- 成人影片 University Adult Fitness Program
- Mount Sinai South Nassau Communities Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
- Professional Physical Therapy
- St. John University Strength and Conditioning
- Peak Performance Fitness and Physical Therapy
- Victory Sports Performance
- Parisi Speed School
- Relentless Strength and Performance
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships are available on a competitive basis.
Our Research Labs
Engage with the latest technology for exercise testing in 成人影片鈥檚 state-of-the-art Human Performance Lab. Develop exercise training initiatives and work with clients in our on-site adult fitness center, gaining invaluable experience in testing, programming and interpersonal skill-building.
Two staffers monitor a female’s metabolic response to incremental treadmill exercise in the Human Performance Lab
Program Info
Application Requirements
In addition to a completed application for graduate admission and application fee, applicants must submit:
- Official transcripts from all universities attended
- Final transcript stating bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited four-year institution
- Personal essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- 搁茅蝉耻尘茅
- Prerequisites with a minimum grade of B:
- Two semesters of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology with a Lab are required.
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