Exercise Physiology

Program Overview

Through self-directed learning, self-assessments, and discussion boards, students gain knowledge in exercise physiology and its applications in disease prevention, health promotion, and sports performance enhancement. The program is taught by experienced faculty and prepares students for careers in exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and other health-related fields.

Program Outline

Exercise Physiology (HEXPH 455-DL) | MGH IHP

Degree Overview:

• Focus: Acute physiological adjustments and chronic adaptation to exercise.
• Examines: The role of exercise in human performance and health benefits.
• Applies: Theoretical concepts of exercise physiology to evaluate treatment and prevention of chronic diseases, health promotion, and sports performance enhancement.
• Type: Lecture
• Faculty: Amy Kearns, PhD & Carrie McLean, PhD
• Credits: 3 undergraduate
• Offered: Online Asynchronous
• Prerequisites: HA&P1-456 or equivalent, or consent of the instructor.
• Cost: $1,620.00 (Fees included)

Outline:

• Format: Fully asynchronous - no required meeting times.
• Organization: Modules, usually 1 week in length.
• Flexibility: Allows fitting learning activities into your own schedule.
• Learning Activities:
• Self-Directed Learning:
Reading textbooks, articles, watching mini-lectures, videos, listening to podcasts (3-4 hours per week).
• Self-Assessments: Mini quizzes, practice problems, weekly modules (2-3 hours per week).
• Other Assignments: Written papers, case studies, practical assignments (3-4 hours per week).
• Discussion Boards: Initial posting, reading posts, responding to peer posts (3-4 hours per week).

Assessment:

• Methods:
• Mini quizzes
• Practice problems
• Written papers
• Case studies
• Practical assignments
• Discussion boards
• Criteria:
• Content knowledge
• Critical thinking
• Application of concepts
• Communication skills
• Participation

Teaching:

• Faculty:
• Amy Kearns, PhD - Lecturer, Exercise Physiology
• Carrie McLean (Sharoff), PhD - Lecturer, Exercise Physiology
• Methods:
• Mini-lectures
• Videos
• Podcasts
• Case studies
• Discussion boards

Careers:

• Potential careers:
• Exercise physiologist
• Cardiac rehabilitation specialist
• Pulmonary rehabilitation specialist
• Strength and conditioning coach
• Personal trainer
• Health educator
• Fitness consultant
• Additional opportunities:
• Research
• Public health
• Corporate wellness
• Education

Other:

• Course materials:
• D2L platform
• Required textbook
• No lab kit/supplies required
• No web-based learning application required
• Standard word processing capabilities required
• Ability to video conference recommended
• Ability to upload images/videos not required
• Contact information: