This mission of this graduate program is to prepare students for advanced study in exercise physiology and future employment in adult fitness, corporate fitness and cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness, M.Sc.
Continue your search
- AnytimeApplication Deadline
- 24 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee748 USD/creditTuition Fee748 USD/creditTuition Fee
About
This graduate program is designed to prepare students for advanced study in exercise physiology and future employment in adult fitness, corporate fitness and cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Special attention is also given to knowledge and practical skills necessary for students preparing for American College Sports Medicine certifications (e.g., Personal Trainer, Health/Fitness Instructor, and Exercise Specialist).
The Exercise Physiology program prepares graduates for interaction with both healthy populations and populations that are affected by chronic diseases (e.g., CVD, Diabetes) and the functional changes that occur during exercise with these populations.
They also work with patients in the areas of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Techniques of Research
- Introduction to Statistics in Human Services
- Biomechanics Applied to Sports and Physical Activity
- Cardiorespiratory Function
- Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise
- Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Detailed Programme Facts
- More details:
-
Starting in
- Good news: You can apply for this programme anytime before its start date.
Always verify the dates on the programme website.
- Applications to the master's degree program in Physical Education - Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness are accepted on a rolling basis.
-
- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Credits 30 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
-
Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Schedule IELTS -
Minimum required score:
79The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
Schedule TOEFL® -
Minimum required score:
550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.
Schedule TOEFL®
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 2.5
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
Tuition Fee
-
International Applies to you
748 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 748 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
National Applies to you
748 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 748 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State Applies to you
442 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 442 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.
Living costs for Akron
- 890 - 1300 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Improve page content
The Global Study Awards: get funded with up to £10,000 to study abroad
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.