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Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology
Help patients with complex medical conditions regain their quality of life through fitness. As a student in Lebanon Valley College’s Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology program, you’ll build the skills to help children and adults overcome cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuromuscular, and other challenges through safe, personalized exercise plans. We are one of only 14 accredited clinical programs in the country.
Next start date: August 25, 2025
The Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th St N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350
Learn More About the Clinical Exercise Physiology Masters
Our CAAHEP-accredited clinical exercise physiology graduate program will prepare you for American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) certification, a designation that enhances job opportunities, ensures adherence to industry standards, and boosts credibility.
We offer seven-week, accelerated clinical exercise physiology courses online and three immersive residency weekends. Classes can be completed in one year; then you will begin real-world training in your 600-hour internship.
33
credits
$755
2024–25 cost per credit hour
Online
format with 3 residency weekends
1 year
time to completion + 600-hour internship
Career Opportunities
More insurers are requiring advanced degrees for those working with patients and clients in fitness, wellness and rehabilitation programs. As a result, demand for master’s-trained, certified clinical exercise physiologists is rising.
With an M.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology, you can pursue various roles in health and wellness, rehabilitation, and research. Common career paths include: Clinical exercise physiologist in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation centers, working with patients with chronic illnesses; Cardiac rehabilitation specialist to support heart disease patients through structured exercise; Pulmonary rehabilitation specialist helping those with respiratory conditions; Wellness coordinator or health coach for corporate wellness programs; Researcher in exercise science, often in academic or medical institutions.
Our clinical exercise physiology master’s alumni work in:
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Bariatric/Diabetes Clinics
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Cancer Rehabilitation Clinics
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Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinics
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Physician Offices
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Research Centers
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Wellness Centers
Graduate Assistant Lab Instructor
Newly accepted post-baccalaureate students in clinical exercise physiology can apply for competitive Graduate Assistant Lab Instructor (GA Lab Instructor) positions. Students selected for these positions will be assigned instruction and lab room responsibilities for an undergraduate exercise science course on LVC’s campus. GA Lab Instructors work closely with the primary lecture course instructor for the course duration. The salary is $2,500 per undergraduate lab course.
In Their Words
The support from my professors and classmates was incomparable. They all offered their free time to do Zoom calls and answer emails as soon as possible, to answer any questions I had.
Alexandra Sukley
M’22,
Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Capital Area Cardiovascular Associates
Visit Our Campus
Find out more about the M.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology program, tour the campus, and see our state-of-the-art health science facilities during a personalized campus visit. Contact Graduate & Professional Studies to schedule your visit.
