Master of Science Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Total Semester Credit Hours = 43

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Description

The purpose of the M.S. Degree Program in Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP) is to prepare graduates for careers related to clinical exercise physiology, including preparation to be American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologists (RCEPs®). (Note: This statement does not imply any form of endorsement by the ACSM.) Graduates will have a thorough theoretical base and extensive applied experience related to exercise programs in clinical settings. They will be competent in exercise testing and evaluation, exercise prescription, implementation and administration of preventive and rehabilitative exercise programs, and exercise-related health promotion and education. Students participate in activities in various clinical facilities and gain experience with individuals with a wide range of diseases and disorders. The mission of the M.S. Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology is to prepare for the Clinical Exercise Physiology Registry (RCEP) of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). (Note: This statement does not imply any form of endorsement by the ACSM.) The program provides a thorough theoretical base and extensive applied and clinical experience for hte person who intends to pursue a career related to exercise in a clinical setting. The program is designed to develop competencies in a broad range of areas, including exercise testing and evaluation, exercise prescription, implementation and administration of preventive and rehabilitative exercise programs, and eduation and health promotion. The cirriculum course of study also includes at least 600 clock-hours of activities in various clinical facilities (including East Texas Medical Center, The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, Mother Frances Hospital, Health South Rehabilitation Hospital [Note: Link does not work] , New Dimensions Rehabilitation, Tyler Cardiovascular Consultants, and Azaela Orthopedics) to provide experiences with individuals with a wide range of diseases and disorders. Students must start the program in the fall semester.

Curriculum

• Note: A student must start the program in the fall semester.
  

FALL 1
CEPH 5213/5214: Diagnostiitc Tests & Exercise Prescription/Lab
CEPH 5221/5222: Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology/Lab
CEPH 5223/5224: Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology/Lab
KINE 5216/5217: Exercise Metabolism/Lab

SPRING 1
ALHS 5104: Exercise-Drug Interactions
CEPH 5221/5222: Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology/Lab
KINE 5304: Exercise Psychology
KINE 5216/5217: Exercise Metabolism/Lab
KINE 52169/521720: Exercise for Special Populations I/Lab

SUMMER 1
ALHS 5354: Program Management
HECC 5303: Research Design

FALL 2
HECC 5391 & 5392: Practicum in Health & Kinesiology
HECC 5392: Practicum in Health & Kinesiology
KINE 5221/5222: Exercise for Special Populations II/Lab

SPRING 2
HECC 5397: Internship