Exercise Physiology
Laboratories
FAST FACTS
Finish faster. Earn your master's degree in one year with our intensive 32-credit program.
Two options for degree completion. Choose between a research project with a written thesis and an internship within a clinical, fitness or other healthcare facility.
Hands-on experience. The SHAPE UP Personal Fitness Program gives students hands-on experience with fitness assessments and exercise prescriptions with St. Scholastica faculty, staff and students.
Well-equipped lab space. Our two exercise physiology labs are equipped with the latest technologies in the field, including metabolic analyzers, 12-lead ECG recorders, cardiac stress systems and other testing equipment.
Low student-to-faculty ratio. Our professors are committed to your success and our low student-to-faculty ratios allow for individual attention.
About the Department
The Department of Exercise Physiology offers undergraduate (Bachelor of Science) and graduate (Master of Science) degrees in exercise physiology. The goal of the undergraduate and graduate exercise physiology programs is to prepare students for careers in clinical, applied, and research settings.
The graduate program is a focused one-year sequence composed of eight courses (four per semester) culminating in an internship or thesis completed during the summer. The common theme of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum is a focus on the study of human physiology as it relates to exercise, physical activity, sport, and health.
Graduates of the program continue on to a diverse range of clinical and applied settings ranging from health care and fitness/wellness to athletics and entrepreneurial endeavors. Some graduates also choose to pursue graduate and professional degrees to better position themselves for careers in teaching, research, and other healthcare professions.
The exercise physiology programs at St. Scholastica expose students to hands-on learning through the numerous courses that have laboratory components utilizing the two fully-equipped exercise physiology laboratories in addition to the anatomy laboratory for cadaver dissection (graduate program).
Additionally, the SHAPE UP program is housed within the Exercise Physiology Department and affords students the opportunity to work one-on-one with members of the St. Scholastica community to achieve their health and fitness goals.
The exercise physiology faculty have a wide range of backgrounds and are at St. Scholastica because they are educators first and enjoy teaching and working with students. The faculty also pursue various scholarly activities which include conducting original research studies and scientific writing. The student-to-faculty ratio and classrooms equipped with the latest technology foster a friendly environment that is conducive for learning.
The department is located in the new academic wing of the Burns Wellness Commons which is a recent addition to the College (2008) and features a state-of-the-art academic, fitness, and athletic complex.
The Exercise Physiology program at St. Scholastica gave me the knowledge base necessary to work as a clinical Cardiac Exercise Physiologist. My education is put to use every day as I teach others about the process and effects of heart disease.
My professors proved to be the most valuable part of my experience because they care as much about me and my growth now as an alum as they did while I was a student. As a graduate, I continue to benefit from the education, experiences and relationships I built as a student in the Exercise Physiology program. 
Kate Jahnke
Exercise Physiology
Want to know more about Exercise Physiology?
Courtney Eickman
Admissions Counselor, Duluth Campus
(877) 287-8731
ceickman@css.edu
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