Physiology
We offer both undergraduate and graduate programs that will prepare you for integration into clinical health professions. A variety of tailored courses will help you develop strong physiological understanding combined with practical application and critical thinking. We have a new physiology laboratory that combines methods and tools for research and application of concepts learned to both clinical and performance populations. We've also developed strong connections within the greater Denver area for community collaboration and clinical experience.
In Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP), exercise is used to help patients manage or reduce their risk of chronic disease. Clinical exercise physiologists develop exercise recommendations, administer diagnostics tests and provide guidance that promotes healthy lifestyles. This master’s degree program provides knowledge and experiences in preventive and rehabilitative practices for patients at-risk of or challenged by chronic diseases, as well as healthy and low risk populations. The curriculum provides the knowledge, experience, and skills needed by individuals preparing for completion of the ACSM clinical exercise physiologist certification exam.
Read more about DU's Physiology programs in this article.
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MS-CEP Coursework Samples
Required courses, including:
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiology
Exercise Testing and Prescription
Nutritional Physiology
Electrocardiogram Interpretation
Accelerated Biostatistics
Research Techniques in Exercise Physiology
Responsible Conduct in ResearchAlso requires a capstone project in clinical exercise physiology.
Elective course options:
Blood Vessel Development and Disease
Pathophysiology
Endocrinology
Viruses and Infectious Human Diseases
Medical Ethics
High Altitude Physiology
Cellular Aspects of Diabetes and Obesity
Cellular and Molecular Biology of CancerCoursework listed is not comprehensive. Consult the DU Graduate Bulletin for full requirements and coursework listings.
Undergraduate Major
Physiology in Health & Disease (BS)
Understand the physiology of body systems and their functional relationships.
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Master's in Clinical Exercise Physiology (MS)
Learn to develop exercise recommendations, administer diagnostics tests, and provide guidance that promotes healthy lifestyles as a clinician.
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Professional Science Master's in Biomedical Sciences (PSM)
Develop technical skills and theoretical knowledge to prepare for careers in the biomedical and health sciences fields.
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Interested in learning more?
Contact Dr. Sarah Willis, physiology program faculty member.
