(Code 997-801)

The Master of Science in Exercise Physiology is designed to provide foundational coursework and clinical experiences to prepare students for work in preventative health programs, medically-based fitness programs, cardiac rehabilitation and rehabilitation programs for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, this program will prepare students for positions in clinical, university, or industry-based research laboratories or as a preparatory option for application to advanced professional degree programs.

Admission Requirements (traditional 2-year plan):

At the time of admission to the Master of Science in exercise physiology program, a student must have: 

• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited institution. 
• A cumulative 3.00 GPA in their undergraduate major. 
• The following courses must be completed with a letter grade of C or better earned and documented on official transcripts prior to matriculating into the program:
  • general chemistry 
  • anatomy and physiology (2 semesters) 
  • exercise physiology 
  • statistics  
  • general physics  
  • biomechanics  
  • exercise prescription/programming and exercise physiology laboratory procedures are additional courses which are preferred but not required 
• International students will need to achieve a total TOEFL score of 76 or a Duolingo score of 115 or a IELTS of 6.0 

Screening for these requirements will be completed via undergraduate transcript review during time of application. No GRE will be required for admission to the program.  

The program requirements are comprised of 36 credits, of which 30-33 credits are required within the program and 3-6 credits are chosen as electives. The range of required and elective credits within this graduate program is dependent upon the final capstone experience chosen by the student. 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Major Course Requirements		30-33
KINS 546	Academic Apprenticeship in Kinesiology	1-3
KINS 664
KINS 708	Advanced Exercise Physiology	3
KINS 709	Advanced Exercise Physiology Laboratory Procedures	4
KINS 784	Clinical Practicum in Exercise Physiology I	2
KINS 785
KINS 786
KINS 790
KINS 791	Evidence Based Practice & Research I	3
KINS 792	Evidence Based Practice & Research II	2
Choose one of the following:		3-6
KINS 797	Independent Study
KINS 799
KINS 798
Electives:		3-6
KINS 512	Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
KINS 557	Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
KINS 591	Special Topics
KINS 645	Basic Electrocardiography
KINS 650	Applied Nutrition in Kinesiology
KINS 684	(Adapted Physical Activity)
KINS 763	Pharmacological Agents in Healthcare
KINS 735	(Aging and Gerontology)
KINS 745	(Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology)
PH 541	Rural Public Health
PH 550	Public Health and Climate Change
PH 626	Field Epidemiology: Outbreak Investigations
PH 710	Foundations and Applications of Public Health
PH 715	Environmental and Occupational Health
PH 720	Biostatistics for Population Health
PH 725	Principles of Epidemiology
PH 730	Public Health Policy and Advocacy
PH 735	Public Health Program Planning
PH 740	Public Health Administration
PH 745	Program Evaluation and Research Methodologies
Total Credits		36

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes: 

The Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (MSEP) Accelerated Plan allows qualified students to start taking courses in the approved master’s degree while finishing their bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Science. Graduate course sequencing allows undergraduate students to complete their fourth year of the Rehabilitation Science major while completing the first-year coursework in the MSEP. This pathway for the Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology is a total of five years upon matriculation to UW-Eau Claire. 

A student interested in the MSEP Accelerated plan should consult with academic advisors and the Program Director of MSEP and declare “pre-Exercise Physiology” as their course sequencing. A student will major in Rehabilitation Science in the Department of Kinesiology and earn credits toward their Bachelor of Science degree. Upon successful completion of the fifth year in the MSEP program, a student would graduate with a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology degree.

Admission Requirements (4+1 Accelerated Plan): 

 At the time of admission to the Master of Science in exercise physiology program accelerated plan, a student must have: 

• Earned a minimum of 95 credits at the end of the 3^rd year in their undergraduate Rehabilitation Science program (or obtained a consent of the Program Director). 
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 after the 3^rd year in their Rehabilitation Science program. 
• Successful completion of prerequisite courses for MSEP (see Overview).