Exercise Physiology Curriculum

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY CORE (9 credit hours)

  • EP 8203 Advanced Exercise Physiology
  • EP 8243 Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology
  • EP 8263 Exercise Metabolism

RESEARCH CORE (6 credit hours)

  • KI 8303 Research in Kinesiology
  • KI 8313 Interpretation of Data in Kinesiology

ELECTIVES (12 credit hours)

  • EP 8253 Doping and Supplement Use in Sport
  • EP 8283 Environmental Exercise Physiology
  • EP 8323 Science and Practice in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
  • EP 8423 Graded Exercise Testing
  • EP 8443 Neuromuscular Mechanisms in Exercise
  • EP 8453 Biomechanics of Human Movement
  • EP 8503 Occupational Physiology

CONCLUDING OPTIONS (6 credit hours)

Students select one of the three following concluding options. Note: students who select the directed individual study or internship option must also pass comprehensive exams prior to graduation.

Thesis Option

  • KI 8000 Thesis (6 credit hours)

Directed Individual Study Option

  • KI 7000 Directed Individual Study (3 credit hours)
  • Additional coursework approved by advisor (3 credit hours; excludes KI 7000)

Internship Option

  • KI 8710 Internship (3 credit hours)
  • Additional coursework approved by advisor (3 credit hours; excludes KI 7000)

33 total credit hours needed to complete degree