Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology is the study of how the body functions in response to acute and chronic exercise.  This field is the basis for understanding concepts of strength and conditioning of athletes as well as exercise prescription for healthy and diseased populations.  Students in this track are given a broad based education in subjects such as chemistry, physics, and biology.  Graduates from this task are prepared not only for graduate school in exercise physiology, but also for professional training in health-related fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, etc.  Graduates are also prepared for employment as exercise specialists in hospital, corporate, private, or state agencies.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY CURRICULUM
LINKS TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE ABOVE SPECIALIZATION: 
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)  
401 West Michigan Street 
P.O. Box 1446
Indianapolis, IN  46206 
317-637-9200
American Physiological Society  
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD  20814
302-530-7171
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
National Association for Sport & Physical Education
1900 Association Drive
Reston, VA  20191
800-213-7193