Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

For more information contact:

Dr. Brian C. Leutholtz, Ph.D., FACSM
Department of HHPR
Graduate Director of Exercise Physiology
One Bear Place # 97313, Waco, TX 76798-7313
254-710-4013

Description

The exercise physiology program at Baylor University is designed to prepare students for careers as exercise physiologists serving in fitness centers, hospital-based wellness and clinical rehabilitation centers, schools, and universities. In addition, the program prepares students for advanced study in a doctoral research program. Students have a thesis or internship option as a culminating experience and must pass a comprehensive examination at the end of their program. Students learn theoretical relationships from didactic courses and laboratory and research skills from through hands on experience gained from the Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Lab, Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab, and Exercise & Biochemical Nutrition Lab. A limited number of graduate teaching or research assistantships are available.

Exercise Physiology Program

Core Requirements (6 hours)
HP 5379 - Research Methods in HHPR
STAT 5300 - Statistical Methods

Required Emphasis Core (21 hours)
HP 5328 - Physiology of Exercise I - Neuromuscular
HP 5330 - Physiology of Exercise II - Cardiopulmonary
HP 5333 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
HP 5340 - Advanced Biochemistry in Exercise Science
HP 5352 - Advanced Principles of Exercise and Sport Nutrition
HP 5354 - Advanced Methods of Strength and Conditioning
HP 5357 - Advanced Methods of Exercise Programming for Individuals with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities

Restricted Electives with Advisory Approval (3 hours)
HP 5358 - Environmental Physiology
HP 5370 - Sport Psychology
HP 5384 - Biomechanics of Human Movement

HED 5337 - Health Concepts in Epidemiology
FCS 5351 - Nutrition and Aging

Other Requirements
HP 5V99 - Thesis (6) or
HP 5V90 - Internship (6)

Comprehensive Exam