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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

Top 1 Virginia Colleges with the highest percentage of Exercise Physiology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA
 9
(2.2%)
Moderately Selective$28,105 
1
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.