Overview

The applied physiology specialization within our master’s program provides you opportunities for research in advanced exercise physiology and nutrition. You’ll learn to critically evaluate research literature and to enhance problem solving, research and laboratory skills. This focused area of study may be appropriate if your undergraduate work was in disciplines such as physical therapy, exercise science, kinesiology, nutrition, biology or physical education.

The University at Buffalo offers a master program in Exercise Science. Research opportunities are available in pulmonary, muscle or circulatory physiology and exercise nutrition. Many students have contributed to our field’s body of knowledge by publishing the results of their work in refereed journals.

To apply for the specialization, you’ll need the equivalent of a one-term, university-level course in each of the following areas: general physiology, statistics, biomechanics of movement, exercise physiology, anatomy, calculus, computer science and two semesters of physics and chemistry. If you don’t meet the requirements for one or more of the courses, you may still apply and can be admitted to the program contingent on completion of the prerequisites and with faculty permission.

Program Learning Outcomes

Use information systems to conduct efficient searches of scientific literature

Critically analyze relevant scientific literature.

Explain how exercise impacts diverse physiological, biophysical and metabolic systems in humans.

Describe how physical activity and exercise performance are impacted by disease, disability, and aging through lifespan.

Explain how physical activity and exercise can be used in the prevention and management of chronic disease and disability through lifespan.

Describe the implementation of functional assessment evaluations (exercise, nutrition, or motion analysis).

Interpret the results from functional assessment evaluation (exercise, nutrition, or motion analysis) as they apply to healthy, disabled, or diseased populations

Identify the long term benefits of regular physical activity, exercise, and nutrition on lifespan and population health.

Implement appropriate training and nutritional strategies to improve physical performance.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Neuromuscular and Metabolic Responses to Exercise

Cardiopulmonary Responses to Exercise

Research Seminar

Epidemiology and Public Health for Health Professionals

Directed Readings

Exercise Nutrition

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

GRE scores; however, there is no minimum score. The results are used to evaluate your potential. Note: The MCAT or any other standardized test may not be used as a substitute for the GRE.

Competitive applicants will have successfully completed a college or university undergraduate degree in exercise science, kinesiology or a related field with a human physiology and movement based curriculum. Minor deficiencies in prerequisite preparation can be addressed after admission to the program in well-qualified applicants.

Tuition Fees

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25740 USD / year

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25740 USD / year

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11310 USD / year

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Living costs

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920 - 1560 USD / month

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