Exercise Physiology Department

Students in lab

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.

Hands-on learning opportunities

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.

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Prospective Students

Current Students

Contact us

Larry Birnbaum, Ph.D., Dept. Chair

The College of St. Scholastica
School of Health Sciences,
Burns Wellness Commons, Room 240
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

Phone: (218) 723-6621
E-mail: Lbirnba3@css.edu

Mission

In association with the missions of The College of St. Scholastica and the School of Health Sciences, the Exercise Physiology Department strives to prepare graduates for professional work in various settings and with diverse populations. Both the graduate and undergraduate programs focus on evidence based practices and contemporary technologies to provide the knowledge, skills and values required for professional success.

Vision

Exercise physiologists play a meaningful role in the health and wellness of individuals of all ages, in the enhancement of athletic performance, and in the treatment and prevention of lifestyle diseases, such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes. The Department of Exercise Physiology at the College of St. Scholastica strives to promote the use and understanding of exercise in health care, health and fitness, and athletics.