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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

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT		$4,290 30,745 354 Bachelor's (354)
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC		$23,732 20,453 207 Bachelor's (177), Master's (25),
Doctoral (5)
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA		$32,027 25,101 194 Bachelor's (191), Master's (3)
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV		$17,002 22,303 160 Bachelor's (149), Master's (8),
Doctoral (3)
UMass
Amherst, MA		$23,414 20,873 155 Bachelor's (145), Master's (3),
Doctoral (7)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		$23,744 33,628 147 Bachelor's (106), Master's (25),
Doctoral (16)
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID		$3,580 13,879 116 Bachelor's (116)
SUNY University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY		$16,190 19,177 82 Bachelor's (74), Master's (5),
Doctoral (3)
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC		$15,311 21,459 73 Bachelor's (73)
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL		$36,188 10,370 58 Bachelor's (43), Master's (10),
Doctoral (5)
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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:Physical Therapist/Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation
Description:Saudi Aramco’s Medical Services Organization (SAMSO) seeks experienced Physical Therapists or Clinical Exercise Physiologists with post graduate training or extensive work experience in the area of cardiac rehabilitation, to work within...>
Company:Saudi Aramco
Location:Illinois
Posted:5/4/2013
Source:Saudi Aramco
Job Title:Internal Audit Undergrad Internship
Description:Respiratory Care Practitioner I - Grade 725(Job Number: 167917)At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, youll join a team of health advocates who share your passion for helping people. From our financial professionals and IT team...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Pasadena, CA
Posted:2/6/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Sports Management - Coaching Intern
Description:CTS is recruiting qualified applicants with a passion for coaching, endurance sports and helping people achieve their goals. Individuals with the desire to gain real work experience are encouraged to review the requirements for the CTS...>
Company:
Location:Tucson, AZ
Posted:12/6/2012
Source:WorkInSports
Job Title:Sports Health Facility - Athletic Performance Intern
Description:Job# 453218057 Duties</h4> 1. Administer field skills testing and training programs for children and adults. 2. Assist in athletic development camps, field trips, customized clinics, private consultations, private or semi-private lessons...>
Company:Sports Health Facility
Location:Indianapolis, IN
Posted:5/14/2013
Source:Jobs In Sports
Job Title:Exercise Physiologist
Description:Exercise Physiologist Posted: Feb-27-2013 Job Code: 439 Department: Cardiology Schedule: Per Diem Shift: Day shift Hours: Job Details: Bachelors degree in Exercise Science required. An internship in Cardiology, (i.e. Cardiac Rehab) plus 6...>
Company:Carson Tahoe
Location:Carson City, NV
Posted:3/26/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Drug Safety Associate Training and Internship Opportunities
Description:Qtech-Sol Internship program develops technical skills and knowledge pertaining to roles and responsibility to be performed as Drug Safety Associates. Before the internship the professional training is required, which provides real time...>
Company:Qtech-sol Professional Development Center
Location:Fremont, CA
Posted:5/8/2013
Source:ZipRecruiter
Job Title:Exercise Physiologist, CCHS Employees Only Job
Description:EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST CCHS Employees Only Reference Title HR Use Only:Exercise Physiologist Hospital:Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Family Health Centers Facility:CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION (MAIN CAMPUS) Department:PCH-Cardiology Job...>
Company:Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Location:Cleveland, OH
Posted:4/16/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Sports Health Facility - Older Adult Management Intern
Description:Job# 453218056 Duties</h4> 1. Conduct health screening and fitness testing. 2. Develop exercise prescriptions and equipment orientations. 3. Assist in the day-to-day operations of a senior fitness facility. 4. Prepare educational materials...>
Company:Sports Health Facility
Location:Indianapolis, IN
Posted:5/14/2013
Source:Jobs In Sports
Job Title:Intern
Description:Intern Job Number: 75585 Location: 1550 El Camino Real,The Villages,FL,32159 Environment: Job Type: Part Time Pay Range: DOE - DOE Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel: 0 Number of Openings: 1 Opportunity: Job Title: Exercise Physiologist...>
Company:Brookdale Senior Living
Location:The Villages, FL
Posted:4/20/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Exercise Physiologist-Heart Station
Description:Exercise Physiologist-Heart Station Department: Heart Station Schedule: per diem status Shift: Day shift Hours: Saturdays and Sundays Req Number: 37957 Job Details: Passion.It's what drives everyone at Lehigh Valley Health Network to...>
Company:Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location:Allentown, PA
Posted:4/1/2013
Source:Bright.com

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