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Overview for Exercise Physiology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physiological processes involved in physical or motor activity, including sensorimotor interactions, response mechanisms, and the effects of injury, disease, and disability. Includes instruction in muscular and skeletal anatomy; molecular and cellular basis of muscle contraction; fuel utilization; neurophysiology of motor mechanics; systemic physiological responses (respiration, blood flow, endocrine secretions, and others); fatigue and exhaustion; muscle and body training; physiology of specific exercises and activities; physiology of injury; and the effects of disabilities and disease.

Careers for Exercise Physiology Majors

A major in Exercise Physiology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Exercise Physiology

Unfortunately, we were unable to find any undergraduate programs in North Dakota for this major.
View colleges in U.S. offering Exercise Physiology.