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EXSS Graduate Program

Provides a research-centered program for students interested in pursuing advanced graduate study (PhD) in exercise science (physiology, biomechamics, motor behavior, etc.), or for students interested in simply developing knowledge and skills necessary to work or serve in clinical, physical activity, or research settings.
Coursework provides a strong theoretical background in the broad field of exercise science, with a focus on research methods and statistics.
Program allows for approximately 30% elective coursework, allowing students to focus on their personal interests.
Students are expected to work within one of the Human Performance Laboratories in order to gain valuable research experience.
Depending on their chosen path, students will gain experience in many aspects of human subjects research, including recruitment and screening of subjects, equipment operation, phlebotomy and blood processing, biochemical analyses, biomechanical analyses, data collection and analysis, grant and manuscript preparation, and oral and written presentation of research findings.
Provides for an excellent preparatory program for PhD study in the exercise sciences.

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