Overview

The Applied Exercise Physiology program at Columbia University includes:

Substantive study of applied physiology and movement sciences theory and research as embodied in lecture, tutorials, and special topics courses.
Development of clinical or educational skills in laboratory and fieldwork courses.
Research training to enable students to critically read and interpret original research and to carry out educational, clinical, or laboratory research.
Seminars to discuss movement sciences-related research, identification of research problems, and clinical/educational applications.
Elective courses to meet specific student needs which may be taken throughout the College. These may include areas such as health education, higher and adult education, neurosciences, nutrition, psychology, and science education.

A culminating Integrative Final Project or Comprehensive Examination.

The Applied (Exercise) Physiology concentration involves the study of the integrative physiology of exercise, focusing on the acute and chronic adaptations to exercise across the lifespan. The effects of exercise training on sports performance and physical and mental health are emphasized.

The program emphasizes the application of scientific evidence to the practice of exercise physiology. Students in the applied physiology program study physical activity behavior, the physiological and psychological effects of acute and chronic exercise, how exercise influences physical and mental health, sports performance, and the promotion of physical activity in community, clinical, and public health settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neuromuscular responses and adaptation to exercise
Brain and Behavior I Communication in the nervous system
Brain and Behavior II
Cognitive Neuroscience
Foundations of Neuroscience
Psychoneuroimmunology and Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Physiology View 468 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
$75 Application Fee
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

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Tuition Fee

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International

32784 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2049 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

32784 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2049 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

32784 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2049 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Manhattan

2638 - 5751 USD /month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for Manhattan

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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