The CAAHEP accredited Clinical Exercise Physiology program provides classroom and laboratory experiences that take full advantage of current knowledge and trends in rehabilitation of populations with cardiac, pulmonary and metabolic disorders through assessment and exercise programming.
Why ESU?
ESU has a 40+ year history of preparing Master of Science students for careers within Clinical Exercise Physiology. What makes ESU stand out:
- Practical and theoretical coursework geared toward real-life application
- Hands-on laboratory and practical-based experiences throughout
- State of the art equipment and facilities
- Academic accreditation that demonstrates the highest level of preparation for our students
- Faculty that have worked in the field, hold professional credentials and provide extensive professional networks
- 11 internship rotations to sharpen clinical skills
- Excellent employment placement over the last 5 years
What You'll Learn
Career Opportunities
ESU alumni of the M.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology program have earned positions including:
Hands-on Learning
Clinical Rotation Program
M.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology students complete over 300 hours of clinical experience at 11 area medical health networks. Students are exposed to facilities and program experiences across NJ and PA. These include:
- catheterization labs
- ICU units
- CCU units
- stress testing labs
- nuclear testing labs
- medical fitness facilities
Specialized Facilities
ESU's facilities for Exercise Science include:
- Human Performance Laboratory: house state-of-the-art equipment to assess human physiology-includes a BOD POD, Oxygen Analyzers, Blood Lactate and Blood Glucose Analyzers, Urine Analyzers
- Kinesiology Laboratory: Houses the models of bone, muscles, soft tissue and organs. Houses computer stations with Motion Analysis software.
- Applied Physiology Laboratory: This clinical lab houses the stress testing systems with full 12-lead ECG, balance assessments.
- Research Laboratory: This all-purpose lab serves as the dedicated research space for BS and MS students in EXSC. It houses an electrically breaked cycle ergometer, Environmental physiology experimental set-ups, resistance training equipment, and motor control assessment.
- Biomechanics Laboratory: This lab houses our 3D cinematography system and force plates which analyzes gait patterns and other kinetic and kinematic markers in athletes and clinical patients.
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