Preparing the Next Generation of Exercise Physiologists
Throughout UConn's 100% online, part-time, and asynchronously taught, MS in Exercise Prescription program, you'll take core courses that provide a deep understanding of the principles of exercise prescription. You'll learn about prescribing personalized exercise prescriptions in healthy populations, as well as for those afflicted by chronic diseases and health conditions. You'll develop skills to evaluate a person's overall health before starting an exercise program, and how to incorporate different types of exercise (aerobic, resistance, concurrent, neuro-motor, and flexibility) into exercise plans.
Additionally, you'll gain an in-depth perspective of chronic diseases and special health conditions and how to prescribe the F.I.T.T. (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) principle of exercise prescription to prevent, treat, and manage them. You'll also learn how to develop personalized exercise prescriptions to optimize health, increase physical activity, fitness, strength, endurance, and flexibility, and meet sport performance goals.
Further, our program teaches you how to recognize common medication classes and how they may influence exercise responses. You'll also learn how to perform a scientific systematic review on exercise testing and prescription considerations for populations with chronic diseases and health conditions, as well as healthy adults with special considerations.
Finally, you'll have the opportunity to reflect on the challenges of maintaining a regular exercise program and learn how to deliver an educational presentation on a special topic in exercise prescription using instructional design principles and effective presentation best practices through a culminating capstone project.
Most students complete their Exercise Prescription master's degree within 2 years of starting.
Drive Your Exercise Physiology Career with UConn
At UConn, we believe in providing our students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for a successful career in exercise prescription. With our expert faculty, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art course delivery platforms, you'll be well-equipped to take your career to the next level.
We are currently accepting students for the summer and fall terms.
