Program Overview

Clinical Exercise Physiology

The role of the clinical exercise physiologist will continue to expand. Because of the shift to alternative care, and because of the interest the elderly show in acquiring and maintaining as much quality of life as is possible, there will be a growing employment market for the clinical exercise physiologist, and for those who have expertise in the management of fitness/wellness facilities. The American College of Sports Medicine recognizes this trend, and a number of presentations at its regional conference addressed this observation. Fitchburg State University will be at the leading edge of the employment market because of its strong track in clinical exercise physiology and because of the purposeful blend of clinical physiology and health fitness emphases in all tracks.

The Curriculum Clinical Exercise Physiology Concentration

Prerequisites: The major requires prerequisites in Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Chemistry for Health Sciences (or General Chemistry for students planning to pursue graduate study in physical therapy), and General Psychology. In addition,
General Biology I and II are required for the Clinical Exercise Physiology concentration.

• Speaking/Listening requirement is met through EXSS 1011, EXSS 3450 or EXSS 4850.
• The Jr/Sr Writing requirement is met through EXSS 4200 or EXSS 4950.
• Computer Literacy requirement is met through EXSS 1011, EXSS 2071 or EXSS 2072

All students are required to complete the following common core
courses:

EXSS 1011 Introduction to Exercise and Sports Science 3 cr.
EXSS 2050 Functional Anatomy 3 cr.
EXSS 2071 Exercise Physiology I 4 cr. 4 hr.
EXSS 2072 Exercise Physiology II 4 cr. 4 hr.
EXSS 2300 Nutrition in Exercise and Sport 3 cr.
EXSS 2500 Human Motor Development 3 cr.
EXSS 3020 Biomechanics 3 cr.
EXSS 3120 Scientific Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning 3 cr.
EXSS 3450 Exercise Testing and Prescription 4 cr. 4 hr.
EXSS 4025 Motor Learning and Control of Human Movement 3 cr.
EXSS 4040 Fitness Management 3 cr.
EXSS 4200 Senior Seminar in Leadership and Professional Ethics 3 cr.
EXSS 4950 Internship 6 cr.
Requirements for the Concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology
EXSS 3600 Exercise Response and Adaptations in Special Populations 3 cr.
EXSS 4045 Cardiovascular Physiology and Electrophysiology 3 cr. 4 hr.

Core Requirements - Clinical Exercise Physiology Concentration

Four Year Plan of Study

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HOW TO APPLY

For more information and to apply, go to www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions.