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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
      34,715 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 34,715 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Exercise Physiology - BSc Drury University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      31,100 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 31,100 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
      44,544 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 44,544 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Exercise Science (Exercise Physiology) - BSc High Point University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      35,996 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 35,996 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Exercise Science: Exercise Physiology - BSc Murray State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,920 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,920 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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    Exercise physiology graduate programs

    Master's in exercise physiology

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      Clinical Exercise Physiology - MSc University of Auckland, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      31,242 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 44,310 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Clinical Exercise Physiology - MSc University of Hull, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      23,099 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
      25,318 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 25,318 USD

      Start date
      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
      20,454 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,454 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Exercise Physiology - MSc Central Michigan University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,300 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,300 USD

      Start date
      May, August
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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.