With a focus on applied exercise science, you’ll develop skills to help individuals both prevent and manage chronic disease.
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The Applied Exercise Science track is ideal for candidates focused on promoting wellness and reducing the burden of chronic disease in diverse populations.
In the Applied Exercise Science track, students will complete advanced coursework related to exercise physiology, nutrition, chronic disease prevention, psychology and health coaching. This track prepares students interested in pursuing careers in clinical exercise physiology, exercise science and biomechanical research, cardiac and stroke rehabilitation, health and behavior coaching and community public health. Additionally, this track prepares students who wish to continue their education in pursuit of a doctoral degree after the completion of the master’s degree.
Applied Exercise Science | Full Time Option | |
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Fall Semester | |
MSES 520 | Advanced Exercise Physiology |
MSES 530 | Advanced Sports & Behavioral Psychology |
MSES 540 | Exercise Prescription for Chronic Disease & Vulnerable Populations |
MSES 510 | Clinical Exercise Physiology & Metabolism |
MSES 587 | Field Experience I |
Spring Semester | |
MSES 550 | Advanced Sport & Exercise Nutrition |
MSES 580 | Current Topics in Exercise Science |
MSES 570 | Behavior Change & Health Coaching |
MSES 590 | Comprehensive Assessment Project |
MSES 588 | Field Experience II |
Applied Exercise Science | Part Time Option | |
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Fall Semester | |
MSES 520 | Advanced Exercise Physiology |
MSES 530 | Advanced Sports & Behavioral Psychology |
Spring Semester | |
MSES 550 | Advanced Sport & Exercise Nutrition |
MSES 580 | Current Topics in Exercise Science |
Fall Semester | |
MSES 540 | Exercise Prescription for Chronic Disease & Vulnerable Populations |
MSES 510 | Clinical Exercise Physiology & Metabolism |
MSES 587 | Field Experience I |
Spring Semester | |
MSES 570 | Behavior Change & Health Coaching |
MSES 590 | Comprehensive Assessment Project |
MSES 588 | Field Experience II |
The Colby-Sawyer Exercise Science program is recognized by the NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) for their Personal Training and Undergraduate Strength and Conditioning programs, making Colby-Sawyer the only program in New England with both designations.
The Personal Training Program designation recognizes programs with standardized, approved personal training curricula that is designed to prepare students for the NSCA-CPT® and the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certifications.