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.

• 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 Research

  Also 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 Cancer

  Coursework listed is not comprehensive. Consult the DU Graduate Bulletin for full requirements and coursework listings.