Exercise Physiology Curriculum

The total number of units required for the graduate specialization in exercise physiology is 30 units. This concentration in exercise physiology requires that student complete the Department of Kinesiology graduate program core courses (KIN 250, KIN 251, KIN 298 or 299).

Core (6 units)

KIN 250 - Research Methods
KIN 251 - Analysis of Research and Issues in Kinesiology

Required Courses (9 units)

Suggested Electives (9-12 units)

KIN 152 - Theory of Fitness and Sport Management
KIN 154B - ECG Interpretations and Graded Exercise Testing (Spring only)
KIN 157 - Physiological Assessment
KIN 162 - Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (Fall only)
KIN 168 - Psychology of Coaching
KIN 187 - Clinical Exercise Physiology
KIN 188/189 - Prevention & Care of Athletic Injures (Lecture/Lab)
KIN 257 - Biomechanics
KIN 265 - Advanced Motor Development
KIN 266 - Principles and Concepts of Perceptual Motor Learning
KIN 267 - Advanced Sports Psychology
KIN 285 - Internship in Kinesiology

KIN 287 - Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology

Bio 124 - Mammalian Physiology
Bio 131 - Endocrine Physiology
NuFS 108 - Nutrition and Metabolism
NuFS 123 - Nutrition for Sport
Psych 138 - Exercise and Mental Health
Other - Advisor Approval Required

Culminating Experience (3-6 units)

Plan A - Master's Thesis Project (6 units)
Plan B - Special Studies (3 units)