Overview

The Exercise Physiology program from Kent State University develops the competencies needed for those who intend to teach exercise physiology, pursue research or apply exercise physiology in practice.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Present their research data regionally and nationally at conferences.

Publish their research data in peer reviewed publications.

Teach classes associated with exercise physiology.

Work in the field and implement community-based exercise programing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Processes in Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology

Quantitative and Research Methods in Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology

Research Seminar

Muscle Function and Exercise

Environmental Stress and Exercise

Energy Metabolism and Body Composition

Exercise Energy Metabolism

Cardio-respiratory Function

Cardiovascular-respiratory Dynamics During Exercise

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

65 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Previous degree in exercise science or equivalent preparation

Minimum 2.750 graduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale (minimum 3.500 GPA is recommended)

Official transcript(s)

Goal statement

Two letters of recommendation

Interview

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Out-of-State

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13448 USD / year

≈ 13448 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

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