Overview
Key facts
Exercise physiology is a multi-disciplinary field with strong ties to basic research, life sciences, and medicine. This emphasis offers a comprehensive study of the acute and chronic cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic responses to exercise; and the application of these concepts to exercise testing, prescription, and supervision in both healthy and diseased populations. Furthermore, an objective of the exercise physiology emphasis is to assist in preparation for certification as Health Fitness SpecialistSM or Clinical Exercise Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to further their education in a doctoral program or seek employment in a rehabilitation clinic, health club, wellness center, or other fitness settings. This certificate is only for graduate students in the Kinesiology program. Learn more with Graduate Certificate in Exercise Physiology from San Francisco State University.
Programme Structure
Courses
- Advanced Exercise Metabolism
- Exercise and Cardiovascular Dynamics
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 1592 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit Application to San Francisco State University via Cal State Apply
- A personal statement
- A set of official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
- Three references (letter and reference form); at least one of these must address health-related work or volunteer experience. References must submit the reference letters themselves electronically.
- GRE scores
- English language proficiency (international students)
Tuition Fee
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International
8956 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8956 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
8956 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8956 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for San Francisco
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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