Careers in Exercise Science
Exercise science students are trained for positions in rehabilitation and clinical agencies, as well as for graduate school and advanced research.
The graduate degree prepares students for testing and certification in clinical physiology by the American College of Sports Medicine, the premier certifying body for clinical, health, and fitness standards.
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The degree addresses the goals of
- Individuals wanting to start a career in clinical exercise physiology,
- Medical and allied health professionals who wish to enhance their skills or obtain research training that emphasizes exercise physiology, and
- Professionals seeking a career change in fields aligned with clinical physiology.
Career preparation
The Clinical Exercise Physiology curriculum (non-thesis or thesis option) will prepare you to become a:
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Clinical Research Technician
- Sport Medicine Exercise Specialist
Experimental Exercise Physiology (thesis option) trains you to become an:
- Academic Research Technician
- Corporate Research Technician
- Doctoral student
Information online
Professional associations
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
- International Society of Exercise and Immunology
- American Society of Exercise Physiologists
Contact us
Deb Haberman
E-mail: habermad@wsu.edu
Telephone: 509.358.7811
