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Exercise Science Program
Graduate Program in Exercise Physiology
The M.S. in Exercise and Sports Medicine (Exercise Physiology Concentration) is intended to provide a course of study that will enable graduates to pursue careers in fitness, athletic, and clinically based settings. Graduates also pursue advanced degrees in exercise physiology or other professional programs such as physical therapy, medicine, etc. The program has a thesis and non-thesis option. For the non-thesis option, students may choose to complete either an independent study or field experience (internship).
Click here for a downloadable brochure about the Graduate Exercise Physiology Program (PDF).
Click here for the new, downloadable Graduate Exercise Physiology Handbook (PDF) (Updated July 2008). This handbook is useful for currently enrolled students and for prospective students who are considering application to the program.
Coursework
The following courses are required for the Exercise Physiology concentration area.
Note: Some courses may be offered during Summer Sessions I or II. Consult the scheduling guide for specifics.
Course Number |
Course Title | Semester(s) Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (6 cr): | ||
| HPER 6900 | Research Procedures in HPER (3 cr) | Fall, Summer I |
| HPER 6920 | Analytical Techniques in HPER (3 cr) | Spring, Summer II |
Exercise Physiology Concentration (18 cr): |
||
| Exercise Physiology I (3 cr) | Fall | |
| Exercise Physiology II (3 cr) | Spring | |
| Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science (3 cr) | Fall | |
| Biomechanics (3 cr) | Summer I | |
| Advanced Principles of Exercise Testing and Prescription (3 cr) | Spring | |
| Exercise Science Seminar (3 cr) | Summer II | |
| Thesis Option (12 cr): | ||
Electives |
Electives with Advisor Approval (6 cr) | Variable |
| HPER 7000 | Thesis (6 cr) | Variable |
| Non-Thesis Option (12 cr): | ||
| Electives | Electives with Advisor Approval (9 cr) | Variable |
| HPER 7100* | Independent Research (3 cr) | Variable |
| HPER 7120* | Professional Field Experience (3 cr) | Variable |
| *Note: For the Non-Thesis Option, the student must take HPER 7100 OR HPER 7120, not both | ||
Application Information
To apply to the graduate program in exercise physiology (M.S. Exercise and Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology Concentration), please do the following:
- Go to the "Graduate Admissions" website and follow their procedures.
- Please submit GRE General Test scores (verbal, quantitative, analytical) to Western Michigan University.
- Please complete a letter of intent to include education, career and/or research goals and philosophy.
- Please submit two letters of reference. To download the reference form as a PDF file, please follow this link.
- For the "Degree Sought" line, please enter "M.S."
- For the "Name of the graduate program to which you are applying" line, please enter "Exercise and Sports Medicine (Exercise Physiology Concentration)".
Note: For the copy of the transcript(s) that go to our department, the letter of intent, and the letters of reference, please send these to: Western Michigan University, HPER Department, 1903 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, Attn: Terri Riemland
Once your application is complete, it will be reviewed and you will be notified by letter of the decision for admissions.
The graduate exercise physiology program has rolling admissions (no established admissions deadlines).
The HPER Department offers graduate teaching assistantships. Please follow this link for more information (scroll down to "Graduate Assistantships" section). If you are interested in being considered for an assistantship, please contact Terri Riemland at (269) 387-2688 and request an application. Please note that if you are interested in an assistantship, it is recommended that your graduate admissions application and the graduate assistantship application be submitted by March 15.
If you have any specific questions, please contact the Exercise Science Graduate Coordinator (Dr. Cheatham).