Degrees, Majors, and Certificates
Exercise Physiology
Exercise physiology is broadly based on basic sciences: human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and biology. The primary goal of this field is to understand how the various cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems respond to challenges posed by exercise and physical training. Exercise physiology focuses on optimal performance such as that attained by elite and highly trained athletes. Unlike many fields, exercise physiology has remained integrative, examining how the failure or enhancement of one physiological system can influence another. The field also considers how the environment imposes limits on the body during exercise through such means as heat, cold, humidity, and altitude.
Special Opportunities
Students at the undergraduate and graduate levels can assist in a wide variety of ongoing research experiments in the exercise physiology laboratories.
Careers
Careers for M.S.: Preparation toward Ph.D. programs; research-related positions at research laboratories.
Careers for Ph.D.: Graduates are qualified for research and teaching positions at universities, sports organizations, and medical centers.
Degree Programs
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Performance
For more information, contact:
Department of Kinesiology
School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Indiana University
HPER 112
1025 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47401-7109
Phone: (812) 855-5523
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