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Exercise Physiology [M.S.]


Revised Program [Fall 2020]


The Master’s in Exercise Physiology is deisgned for students interested in both clinical exercise physiology and performance/personal training related careers. The program is also designed to support students with backgrounds in other fields looking to make a change to exercise physiology.

This is a designated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program.

Program Admission


Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Graduate School Admission (Criteria)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a 2.75 GPA
  • Completion of Human Anatomy (EXSC 201  or an equivalent), Human Physiology (EXSC 202  or an equivalent), and Exercise Physiology (EXSC 300  or an equivalent)
  • Three letters of recommendation

Note: Conditional admission for those with a Bachelor’s Degree in a non-related field will be considered, provided that the student completes Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Exercise Physiology courses approved by EMU with a B or better.

School Information


Health Promotion & Human Performance Christopher Herman, Ph.D., Director | 319J Porter, 734.487.2815, cherman2@emich.edu

Advisor Information


Becca Moore, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, 101-B Rackham Bldg., 734.487.2824, rmoore41@emich.edu

Degree Requirements: 33 hours


Additional Coursework: 12 hours


Students have the option of completing either 1) 12 credit hours of electives or 2) six credit hours in a culminating project and six credit hours of electives.

Culmination Project: 0-6 hours


Students who choose to complete a culmination project will select from either option I or option II.