Prepare for a rewarding career helping others achieve optimal health and performance in Troy University's Master of Science in Kinesiology with an exercise physiology concentration. In our respected program, you'll gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in kinesiology and exercise science. You'll work in state-of-the-art labs, learn from expert faculty mentors and have opportunities for graduate assistantships in teaching, research or lab work. As part of your exercise physiology master's degree, you'll also choose between a research-focused thesis track or an experiential, non-thesis internship track depending on your career goals.
At TROY, you'll have the opportunity to further enrich your kinesiology master's degree through competitive graduate assistantships. You'll receive hands-on experience in teaching, research or laboratory settings while working directly with faculty mentors and receiving funding for your education. Working as a graduate assistant allows you to develop versatile skills, build your resume and prepare for kinesiology and exercise science careers, particularly if you're interested in research. TROY gives preference to students intending to pursue a terminal degree like a Ph.D. after completing the master's degree in exercise physiology.
The master's degree in exercise physiology program is offered on the Troy Campus. For more information about program availability and delivery options, call 1-800-414-5756
The exercise physiology concentration focuses on human performance and careers in clinical and academic settings in the area of human performance. Today, U.S. residents are experiencing longer life expectancies. This change is creating new and profound demands the healthcare system has never faced before, and is part of the reason this field is growing so quickly.
Dr. Teresa W. Johnson, Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion within the College of Health and Human Services, has been awarded Troy University's Wallace D. Malone, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award.
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