Study human movement and work with advanced athletes and people with health issues who may benefit from the thoughtful application of evidence-based exercise testing and programming in Adelphi’s exercise science master’s degree program.
Exercise science is the study of how the human body responds to physical exercise, with application to acute exercise, chronic exercise, environmental conditions, and special populations, including athletes, rehabilitation patients, children and senior citizens. It draws on various disciplines, including physiology, biomechanics, sports nutrition, behavioral strategies and exercise program design.
With a master’s degree in exercise science you will open the doors to a number of career opportunities, including clinical exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, personal training, and strength and conditioning. Some students will decide to continue their education pursuing doctoral degrees in allied health or exercise physiology or go to medical school. All are pursuing improvement in the health and wellness and/or performance of their clientele.
Graduates of Adelphi’s exercise science master’s degree program are currently working in sports medicine facilities, research programs, rehabilitation facilities, athletic performance centers and hospitals.
Many graduates have found fulfilling careers as personal trainers, rehabilitation specialists, university faculty, strength and conditioning coaches, health coaches, and wellness directors. Almost 40 percent of our graduates pursue higher education and are currently practicing physical therapists, occupational therapists, physician assistants, chiropractors, physicians and researchers.
Adelphi’s exercise science program prepares students for careers in strength and conditioning and personal training, with opportunities for internships. Its state-of-the-art lab—the only university-based adult fitness cardiac rehabilitation program in the New York tristate area—offers 100 patient visits weekly.
The exercise science graduate program offers state-of-the-art training and laboratory facilities with onsite experiences, including an adult fitness/cardiac rehabilitation program, a sports conditioning program, and an adolescent nutrition and exercise intervention program, supported by dynamic, caring faculty while maintaining a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Apply your classroom knowledge in professional settings. Recent internship opportunities for students in the MS in exercise science program in the New York area have included:
Adelphi University offers graduate assistantships designed to complement students pursuing an MS in exercise science. These assistantships are available on a competitive basis.
Engage with the latest technology for exercise testing in Adelphi’s state-of-the-art Human Performance Lab. Develop exercise training initiatives and work with clients in our on-site adult fitness center, gaining invaluable experience in testing, programming and interpersonal skill-building.
Two staffers monitor a female’s metabolic response to incremental treadmill exercise in the Human Performance Lab
Adelphi’s eighth consecutive winner of an Inspiring Programs in STEM Award provides scholarships, mentoring, internships and career preparation for high-achieving, low-income students from local schools majoring in STEM fields.
In addition to a completed application for graduate admission and application fee, applicants for the exercise science program must submit:
A master’s degree in exercise science puts you on the path to a variety of careers, from clinical exercise physiologist to rehabilitation specialist to corporate wellness coordinator to personal trainer. People with advanced degrees in exercise science work in athletics and rehabilitation therapy (physical therapy, cardiac, pulmonary), as well as education and research.
Adelphi’s MS in exercise science requires 36 credits and may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. On a full-time basis, students can complete the degree in 15 months. The Accelerated Exercise Science 4+1 program lets you earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in exercise science in just five years, putting you on the fast track to a rewarding career.
Exercise science students have access to top-level internships on Long Island and in nearby New York City. Our award-winning Center for Career and Professional Development helps students find internship and employment opportunities during their time at the University and continues to provide assistance with career advancement long after graduation.
Adelphi’s exercise science program provides a unique opportunity to engage in on-site clinical experiences through our adult fitness/cardiac rehabilitation program, serving more than 100 clients each week. In addition, our state-of-the-art Human Performance Laboratory features body composition by Dexa and hydrostatic weighing, metabolic assessment by Parvo, 12-lead EKG systems, and muscle function by isokinetic testing, making our graduates ready to step into rewarding careers.
