Exercise Physiology

Exercise physiology is an applied science studying the body’s metabolic responses to acute and chronic physical activity. Baylor’s Exercise Physiology program prepares practitioners for a myriad of career opportunities related to health and fitness. Students participate in a full semester of supervised internship in a career setting of their choosing. Sample courses include:

• Research Methods and Design in Exercise Science
• Exercise and Sports Nutrition
• Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning
• Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease
• Exercise Biochemistry
• Biomechanics

Students will learn and conduct health-related assessments and fitness testing for general and special populations and to write exercise prescriptions for a variety of human performance goals. The Exercise Physiology program also serves as an excellent preparatory program for graduate or professional school with graduates choosing to continue their education in medicine, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, chiropractic, physician assistant, exercise physiology, physical therapy, dentistry, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and other programs.

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