This program is competitive. It is advised that candidates apply NOW for Fall 2012.

This program will prepare graduates to:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in exercise physiology, nutrition, and clinical testing and assessment of the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.
  
  
• Apply this advanced knowledge in clinical settings that provide cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and sport specific performance training for athletes.
  
  
• Lead and manage in clinical practice, coaching and fitness settings.
  
  
• Actively engage in the professional literature so as to demonstrate current, best practice in these work settings.
  
  
• Participate in clinical research activities in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, nutrition and fitness.
  
  
• Continue their education in the acquisition of a terminal degree.

Graduates of the program will have opportunities in hospital settings working in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and long term rehabilitation of cancer and immune disease patients, as well as, fitness and sports performance settings such as health clubs, fitness facilities, athletic teams and community sports and recreation programs.