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Study exercise physiology abroad
An in-depth guide to studying exercise physiology as an international student.
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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.
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
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Exercise physiology study abroad programs
Exercise physiology undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in exercise physiology
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Exercise Physiology - BA Ohio Northern University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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34,715 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,715 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Exercise Science (Exercise Physiology) - BSc High Point University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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35,996 USD
Fee in university's local currency 35,996 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Integrative Physiology and Health Science: Clinical Exercise Physiology - BA/BSc Alma College, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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42,352 USD
Fee in university's local currency 42,352 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Exercise Physiology - BSED Baylor University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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44,544 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,544 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Exercise Physiology - BSc Drury University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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30,098 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,098 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Exercise physiology graduate programs
Master's in exercise physiology
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Sport and Exercise Physiology - MSc University of Chichester, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,551 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,300 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Exercise Physiology - MSc Central Michigan University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,300 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,300 USD
- Start date
- May, August
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Exercise & Sport Studies Exercise Physiology - MSc William Paterson University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,454 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,454 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Clinical Exercise Physiology - MSc University of Hull, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,696 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,600 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Clinical Exercise Physiology - MSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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25,318 USD
Fee in university's local currency 25,318 USD
- Start date
- August
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.
