Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology
For more information contact:
Dr. Mike Greenwood
Graduate Exercise Physiology Program Director
One Bear Place #97313, 76798-7313
(254) 710-7687
Description
The exercise physiology program at Baylor University is designed to prepare students for careers as exercise physiologists and/or strength and conditioning specialists 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 can take programs emphasizing general exercise physiology or strength and conditioning. Students have an 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
Strength & Conditioning Emphasis
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 5352 - Adv. Principles of Exercise and Sport Nutrition
HP 5354 - Advanced Methods of Strength and Conditioning
HP 5355 - Power, Speed, Agility, Quickness
HP 5356 - Periodized Program Models
HP 5384 - Biomechanics of Human Movement
Restricted Electives with Advisory Approval (3 hours)
HP 5333 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
HP 5340 - Advanced Biochemistry in Exercise Science
HP 5357 - Advanced Methods of Exercise Programming for Individuals with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities
HP 5370 - Sport Psychology
HP 5376 - Facility & Event Management
Other Requirements
HP 5V99 - Thesis (6) or
HP 5V90 - Internship (6)Comprehensive Exam
Program Course Rotation & Planner
Exercise Physiology Course Planner
Exercise Physiology: Strength and Conditioning Course Planner
Faculty
Dr. Matt Cooke, Assistant Professor
Dr. Lori Greenwood, Associate Professor
Clinical Coordinator of Athletic Training Program
Dr. Mike Greenwood, Professor
Dr. Brian Leutholtz, Professor
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Undergraudate Exercise Physiology Program Director
Dr. Darryn Willoughby, Associate Professor
Director, Exercise & Biochemical Nutritional Lab
Laboratory Facilities
Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Lab (ATSM)
Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab (ESNL)
Exercise & Biochemical Nutrition Lab (EBNL)
Exercise Physiology Teaching Lab / Wellness Assessment Lab
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Additional Information
For more specific information about this program, please contact Dr. Mike Greenwood, Graduate Exercise Physiology Program Director. For general information about admissions to the graduate program, please contact Dr. Jeff Petersen, Graduate Program Coordinator for Admissions. For general questions regarding other aspects of the graduate program, contact the Dr. Glenn Miller, Graduate Program Director.
