Exercise Physiology Degrees, Courses and Programs

Exercise physiology is the detailed study of the body’s acute responses and long-term adaptations to exercise. As a science it underpins sport science and exercise science. As a profession, in some countries (Australia is a prominent example), accredited exercise physiologists are allied-health practitioners who prescribe exercise for people with chronic conditions.

Degrees in this area include science-based bachelor’s degrees, professionally accredited undergraduate and master’s programs, and research degrees. The accreditation status can decide whether a graduate may register with a professional association, so it is recorded wherever the accrediting body publishes it.

In other countries the same title may be unregulated or used for a research specialism, so the program’s stated purpose matters.

Typical topics: Cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, Muscle metabolism, Exercise prescription, Chronic disease and exercise, Environmental physiology, Laboratory testing.

Also called: Clinical exercise physiology, Exercise and sport physiology. These names lead to this one page.

Where an accrediting body lists a program, we show that listing with its source. Without it, a degree is academic study and does not by itself carry professional registration.

• Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (University of the Sunshine Coast): Minimum ATAR/Rank 70.00 (Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay). Minimum 500 hours of supervised placement required.
• Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation (Victoria University): Completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline, or an Australian graduate certificate in a similar discipline.
• Master's Programme in Sports Medicine with Specialisation Exercise Physiology (Umeå University): A Bachelor's degree that includes at least 180 credits or equivalent foreign degree, and English 6/level 2
• Kinesiology Ph.D. (University of Northern Colorado): Master's degree from an institutionally accredited institution; cumulative GPA 3.00 or better; three recommendation letters; letter of intent; current resume or CV; GRE optional. Published deadline (year not stated): Feb. 1 priority screening for fall admission.
• Kinesiology (Ph.D.) (New Mexico State University): Published deadline (year not stated): March 1 for fall admittance.