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Programs in Exercise Physiology

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Exercise physiology students learn the physiological processes involved in physical or motor activity, including sensorimotor interactions, response mechanisms, and the effects of injury, disease, and disability. Course topics include: muscular and skeletal anatomy; molecular and cellular basis of muscle contraction; fuel utilization; neurophysiology of motor mechanics; systemic physiological responses (respiration, blood flow, endocrine secretions, and others); fatigue and exhaustion; muscle and body training; physiology of specific exercises and activities; physiology of injury; and the effects of disabilities and disease.

Top Schools For Exercise Physiology Programs

Most Selective:
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras

Least Selective:
Brigham Young University - Idaho

Largest:
University of Florida

Smallest:
Teachers College at Columbia University

Most Expensive:
Chapman University

Least Expensive:
Brigham Young University - Idaho

Best Academics:
Brigham Young University

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University of Florida

Most Diverse:
University of Miami

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Brigham Young University

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Brigham Young University

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Brigham Young University

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Brigham Young University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT		$4,290 30,745 318 Bachelor's (318)
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA		$32,027 24,420 162 Bachelor's (157), Master's (5)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		$23,744 33,628 149 Bachelor's (110), Master's (28),
Doctoral (11)
UMass
Amherst, MA		$23,414 20,873 132 Bachelor's (120), Master's (8),
Doctoral (4)
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV		$17,002 22,303 131 Bachelor's (124), Master's (6),
Doctoral (1)
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID		$3,580 13,879 118 Bachelor's (118)
SUNY University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY		$13,380 19,368 107 Bachelor's (90), Master's (17),
Doctoral (0)
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC		$15,311 21,459 49 Bachelor's (49)
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA		$39,140 2,520 47 Bachelor's (47)
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL		$36,188 10,370 46 Bachelor's (39), Master's (4),
Doctoral (3)
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Exercise Physiology Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate Not Available 0%
Associate 0 0%
Bachelor's 947 91%
Master's 81 8%
Doctoral 11 1%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 494 48%
Female 545 52%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 93 9%
Black or African American 32 3%
Hispanic or Latino 30 3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 4 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 832 81%
Other/Unknown 35 3%
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Exercise Physiology Internships

Job Title:Exercise Physiologist
Description:Job Summary: Under general direction, develops, implements and evaluates exercise prescriptions and exercise sessions for all phases of cardio/pulmonary rehabilitation, as well as other chronic illnesses. Supervises pharmacologic and...
Company:Oakwood Healthcare
Location:Trenton, MI
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Oakwood Healthcare Inc.
Job Title:Exercise Physiologist PRN/Per Diem
Description:Develops exercise programs specific to individual patients. Monitors, evaluates and adjusts program for positive patient outcomes. Preferred Exp: 1 year Cardiac Rehab and ACSM certified Qualifications Education: Minimum Bachelor's Degree.
Company:Northwest Medical Center
Location:Tucson, AZ
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:Northwest Medical Center
Job Title:Exercise Physiologist (PRN) - ALL SHIFTS
Description:The role of the Exercise Physiologist is to monitor the fitness floor, providing professional instruction in assisting members. Aides members with exercise technique, offers encouragement, reinforces exercise behavior and safety, and...
Company:Community Health Systems
Location:Hattiesburg, MS
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:Community Health Systems Inc
Job Title:Exercise Physiologist
Description:The staff Exercise Physiologist (EP) is a professional caregiver who performs patient assessment, develops implements and evaluates effectiveness of an exercise prescription for patient populations with various cardiac diagnoses. Provides...
Company:Tri-City Medical Center
Location:Oceanside, CA
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:Tri-City Medical Center
Job Title:Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab (PRN) - Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital
Description:General Statement of Duties: The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for performing day-to-day implementation and care for patients in the outpatient phases, and consult as needed for patients in the inpatient phase, of the Cardiac...
Company:Swedish Medical Center
Location:San Antonio, TX
Posted:5/6/2012
Source:Swedish Medical Center
Job Title:Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab (PRN) - Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital
Description:General Statement of Duties: The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for performing day-to-day implementation and care for patients in the outpatient phases, and consult as needed for patients in the inpatient phase, of the Cardiac...
Company:Corpus Christi Medical Center
Location:Texas
Posted:5/1/2012
Source:Corpus Christi Medical Center
Job Title:Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab (PRN) - Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital
Description:General Statement of Duties: The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for performing day-to-day implementation and care for patients in the outpatient phases, and consult as needed for patients in the inpatient phase, of the Cardiac...
Company:CJW Medical Center
Location:Texas
Posted:5/1/2012
Source:CJW Medical Center
Job Title:Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab (PRN) - Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital
Description:General Statement of Duties: The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for performing day-to-day implementation and care for patients in the outpatient phases, and consult as needed for patients in the inpatient phase, of the Cardiac...
Company:Methodist Healthcare System
Location:San Antonio, TX
Posted:5/1/2012
Source:Methodist Healthcare System
Job Title:Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor - Movement Science, Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Description:Delaware State University Vacancy Announcement -- Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor, Movement Science - Clinical Exercise Physiologist Full-time, non tenure track Apply online at www.desu.edu Applications will be accepted until...
Company:Delaware State University
Location:Dover, DE
Posted:4/18/2012
Source:Delaware State University
Job Title:Exercise Physiologist-Cardiac Diagnostic Center
Description:Exercise Physiologist-Cardiac Diagnostic Center Department: Cardiac Diagnostic Center-LVHM Schedule: full time Shift: Day shift Hours: Monday-Friday, includes possible future Saturday rotation Req Number: 34746 Job Details: Passion.It's...
Company:Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location:Bethlehem, PA
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Lehigh Valley Health Network

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