Program Overview
Expand Skills. Maximize Potential.
Build on the fundamental knowledge and abilities you have to gain a deeper understanding of how the body is impacted by physical activity. Earning your Exercise Physiology Graduate Certificate online at Lipscomb sets you apart in the dynamic field of sport and exercise. Take this opportunity to advance your career, moving toward ACSM certification or further credentialing.
This 12-credit graduate certificate program offers asynchronous online coursework, allowing you to maintain a healthy work/life balance. You will complete two core courses, Advanced Exercise Physiology I and II, and choose two elective courses to fulfill the remaining credits. This flexibility enables you to customize the program to align with your specific career goals.
These graduate-level exercise science courses will prepare you for careers in fitness, wellness, and strength coaching. Additionally, the course content is designed to help you succeed in professional certification exams or earn continuing education credits for existing certifications.
Who Should Apply?
This certificate is perfect for those aiming to build a career in the fitness and wellness industry, seeking an Exercise Physiologist certification from the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) or needing continuing education credits for their current professional certifications. It offers significant value by providing students from diverse backgrounds with relevant exercise science education, all in a fully online format.
If you're passionate about creating impact in health and wellness, our Exercise Physiology Graduate Certificate is for you. Apply now and achieve your career aspirations!
Admissions Requirements
*Due to high demand enrollment is limited
All applicants to the Exercise Physiology certificate must submit the following:
- Application with fee
- Bachelor's degree transcript from accredited institution
- Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA
- Prerequisite 12 hours of undergraduate science course credit (e.g. Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Résumé
Courses
Required:
KIN 5203 Advanced Exercise Physiology I
KIN 5223 Advanced Exercise Physiology II: Adaptations to Exercise
Pick Two:
KIN 6213 Advanced Exercise Physiology III: Laboratory Techniques
KIN 6263 Exercise Evaluation & Prescription for Special Populations
KIN 6243 Electrocardiography
KIN 6603 Advanced Strength & Conditioning Methods I
KIN 6613 Advanced Strength & Conditioning Methods II
KIN 6303 Advanced Exercise & Sport Nutrition I
KIN 6313 Advanced Exercise & Sport Nutrition II: Supplementation
KIN 6503 Behavior Change I: Exercise
KIN 5103 Research Methods I: Biostatistics
Student to faculty ratio
Our Faculty
Career Paths
Exercise Physiologist
Exercise physiologists develop fitness and exercise programs that help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve cardiovascular function, body composition and flexibility.
Wellness and Health Coaching
Wellness and health coaches utilize evidence-based conversation, clinical interventions and strategies to empower clients/patients to make healthy behavioral changes.
Personal Training
Wellness and health coaches utilize evidence-based conversation, clinical interventions and strategies to empower clients/patients to make healthy behavioral changes.
