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Exercise Physiology degrees abroad

Exercise physiology is a fast-paced area of study that looks at how human athletic performance can be monitored and improved.

By enrolling in an exercise physiology degree, you’ll develop the theoretical knowledge, practical experience and professional skills needed to gain a competitive edge in the field. You’ll get to grips with various measurement tools and use them to examine the effects of exercise on the human body. You’ll also explore how nutrition and rehabilitation programs can be tailored to optimize performance.

There’s no better way to learn about the international sports and leisure industry than by experiencing it first-hand. Not only does studying overseas mean you have a wider range of courses to choose from, but you’ll also make discover new places and make lasting memories.

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Exercise Physiology program structure

You can study physiology at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level. BSc programs are studied over three or four years. The duration of your course will depend on your university, country of study, and whether you choose to participate in an additional 12-month industry placement.

If you’ve chosen the US as your study abroad destination, your undergraduate degree will take four years to finish. In line with the liberal arts model, you’ll spend two years taking general education courses, before focusing on physiology-specific classes in the final half of your program.

Once you’ve got a bachelor’s degree in your pocket, you might want to extend your knowledge and boost your career prospects with a postgraduate qualification. An MSc can be studied over one or two years, while a PhD normally takes between five and six years of work.

As an exercise physiology student, your schedule will mainly consist of lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory sessions and practical workshops. Your progress will be assessed through a mixture of exams, written coursework, presentations and research projects.

Thanks to the wide range of elective modules on offer, exercise physiology programs can easily be tailored to reflect your interests and ambitions. However, most courses will introduce students to these fundamental topics:

  • Physiology of sports performance
  • Human anatomy
  • Human biochemistry
  • Laboratory techniques in exercise physiology
  • Gerontology
  • Pharmacology
  • Nutrition, energy and metabolism
  • Chemistry of exercise

Exercise Physiology study abroad programs

Exercise physiology undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in exercise physiology

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    Allied Sports Professions: Exercise Science - BSED Cleveland State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,652 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January, May
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    Exercise Science - BSc University of Kansas, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    30,604 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Exercise Science - BSc (with foundation and placement) Brenau University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    6 years
    Annual tuition fee
    31,000 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Sport Medicine: Exercise Science - BSc Campbellsville University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    25,600 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Sport and Exercise Science - BSc (Hons) Buckinghamshire New University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,150 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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Associate in exercise physiology

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    Exercise Science - AASc Portland Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    26 months
    Annual tuition fee
    10,065 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    March, September
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    Exercise Science - ASc St. Charles Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    6,660 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Kinesiology, Sports & Exercise Science - AA South Seattle College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,575 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    June, September, January, April
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Diploma in exercise physiology

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    Exercise Science - Dip Lethbridge College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,012 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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Certificate in exercise physiology

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    Exercise Science: Fitness Professional - Cert Cuesta College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    12,288 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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Exercise physiology graduate programs

Master's in exercise physiology

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    Clinical Exercise Physiology (Downtown Phoenix Campus) - MSc Arizona State University (in partnership with Kaplan International), USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    37,044 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August
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    Sport, Health and Exercise Science - MPhil University of Portsmouth, UK
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,750 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    October, February
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    Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Health Promotion - MSc Florida Atlantic University, USA
    • Online

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    19,456 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, May, August
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    Exercise Physiology - MSc Queen's University, Canada

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    34,459 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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    Exercise Physiology & Nutrition - MSc Montana State University Bozeman, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,642 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, May, December
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Doctorate in exercise physiology

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    Exercise Science + Physical Therapy (3+3) - Integrated BS/DPT Simmons University (in partnership with Kaplan International), USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    44,208 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, September
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    Exercise Science and Health Promotion - PhD University of North Alabama, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    8,400 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Exercise Science and Performance Nutrition - PhD University of South Alabama, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,593 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Exercise Science and Physical Education - PhD University of Nicosia, Cyprus

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,000 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    June, September, February
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    Sport and Exercise Science - PhD Abertay University, UK

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,750 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    October, February, June
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Diploma in exercise physiology

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    Sport and Exercise Science - GradDip Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    34,851 NZD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    July, February
    Show program overview about Sport and Exercise Science

Certificate in exercise physiology

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    Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    20,105 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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Future exercise physiology careers

As the global sports and leisure industry continues to grow, there’s an increasing demand for passionate and knowledgeable exercise physiology graduates.

Beyond the sports sector, your expertise will be highly valued across fields such as education, healthcare, and government.

Example career paths pursued by recent graduates include:

  • Exercise physiologist
  • Physical therapist
  • Sports performance analyst
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Sports research scientist
  • Sports science technician
  • Secondary school teacher
  • Personal trainer

If you’re looking for some extra help working out what path is right for you, arrange an appointment with your university’s career service. They’ll help sharpen your CV, secure work experience and improve your interview techniques.