The graduate Exercise Physiology 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 expose students to hands-on-learning through lab-intensive courses that utilize laboratory components utilizing the two fully-equipped exercise physiology laboratories.
The WellU and Cynergy programs offer the St. Scholastica community members an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a fitness advisor to help them meet their fitness goals. Graduate students from the Exercise Physiology program meet with individuals and develop personalized exercise plans tailored to meet each individual's personal fitness goals.