Program Details
The program focuses on the role of exercise in health improvement and prevention of chronic degenerative disease.
- Location:
- Rochester, United States
- Program Type:
- Full Degree
- Degree Level:
- Master
- Specialty:
- Kinesiology
Program Overview
- Program Description:
- This interdisciplinary program emphasizes the role of exercise in health improvement and in the primary and secondary prevention of chronic degenerative disease. The curriculum addresses the inter-relationships among lifestyle, health and physical activity and optimization of human performance. Clinical experience is gained through cooperating internship sites. Graduates of the program are prepared for professional positions such as cardiac stress testing specialists; exercise specialists in medical settings; sport scientists; and directors of adult fitness programs, human performance enhancement programs, cardiac rehabilitation programs and health maintenance/health improvement programs in corporate, industrial and educational settings. Full-time students complete the degree in 18 to 24 months. Part-time students usually require three to four years, depending on the number of credits taken per year. All courses are available in the evening, and several are offered in a concentrated weekend “executive style” format.
Additional Program Information
- Accreditation:
- Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Financial Aid:
- Yes
- Requirements:
- Online Application, Official transcripts, Two official and original Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms, Proof of English language proficiency, Applicants should have a background in basic and applied health sciences and a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0. Exercise Science Supplemental Application Form which includes a goal statement, The two Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms listed above must be from academics familiar with the student’s abilities (preferred) or from employment supervisors.
- International Requirements:
- International applicants requiring an I-20 for a visa must also submit additional documents, including an International Student Supplemental Application, financial documents, transcript evaluations, and proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB).