Career Paths
The MS in Applied Exercise Physiology & Human Performance will prepare you to work in strength and conditioning, clinical, and community-based settings. The degree will also prepare you for future doctoral study in exercise physiology and related fields.
Career paths include:
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Exercise Specialist
- Fitness Director
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist
- Researcher
Graduates of the MS in Applied Exercise Physiology program will be qualified to challenge the following certification exams:
- ACSM’s Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSP-EP)
- ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)
- NSCA’s Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- NSCA’s Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS)