Exercise Physiology Degree

The exercise physiology program at Teachers College at Columbia University prepares students for careers as an exercise/fitness specialist, group fitness instructor, personal trainer, or strength and conditioning coach. The program focuses on the physiological process involved in physical or motor activity. Program courses include: muscular and skeletal anatomy, molecular and cellular basis of muscle contraction, muscle and body training, physiology of specific exercises and activities, and physiology of injury. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer exercise physiology degrees.

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Teachers College at Columbia University

769 Park Ave, Rochester, NY

Teachers College at Columbia University is a nonprofit private graduate level institution located in New York. Enrollment at this school is nearly five thousand students yearly. Teachers College at Columbia University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer degree awards in a number of programs.

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are approximately $31,000 each year. There may be on-campus housing offered for students and costs around $10,000 annually. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Here is a list of some of the programs TC offers:

• Educational Leadership and Administration
• English and Language Arts Teacher Education
• Clinical Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Counseling Psychology

Students should visit the school's website at http://www.tc.columbia.edu to get information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Students Enrolled in the Exercise Physiology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Teachers College at Columbia University offers a master's degree program in exercise physiology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Description

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical scientists, except epidemiologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 210

Exercise Physiologists

Description

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).