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Clinical Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion - The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program at Springfield College
Do you want to be part of a thriving industry in which you will help people improve their health or work to prevent chronic disease? Careers in health promotion and disease prevention are among the fastest-growing occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The goal of the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program is to prepare students to develop, implement, and evaluate best practices for promoting health and reducing the impact of chronic diseases in people.
The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program at Springfield College is comprised of two tracks:
Clinical Exercise Physiology or Health Promotion
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Designed for students with varied undergraduate backgrounds including: biological sciences, exercise science, physical education, nursing, and more.
Clinical Exercise Physiology Fieldwork Sites
- The only program in Massachusetts accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
- One of only four CAAHEP accredited programs in the United States.
- Prepares students to perform clinical exercise tests and design exercise prescriptions for individuals with a variety of diseases including cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, etc.
- Prepares students for the Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Exam.
Requirements:
Courses (39 semester hours required): Health Behavior, Issues in Public Health and Physical Activity, Clinical Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology, Graded Exercise Testing, Medical Physiology, Neuromuscular Physiology, Exercise in Special Populations; Research: Independent study or thesis; FieldworkClinical Exercise Physiology Fieldwork Sites
Health Promotion
Designed for students with varied undergraduate backgrounds including: exercise science, health education, ohysical education, nursing,
rehabilitation, psychology, and more.
Health promotion Fieldwork Sites
- Springfield College has been awarding master’s degrees in health promotion for more than 25 years.
- Students will learn to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs in a variety of settings.
- Prepares students for the Certified Health Education Specialist Certification Exam.
Requirements:
Courses (36 semester hours required): Health Behavior, Issues in Public Health and Physical Activity, Administration of Health Programs, Stress Management, Nutrition; Research: Independent study or thesis; FieldworkHealth promotion Fieldwork Sites
Additional Information
Where Some of Our Graduates Have Worked
- Baystate Medical Center
- Health Fitness Corporation
- Blue Cross / Blue Shield
- Beth Israel Medical Center
- Health New England
- Scantic Valley YMCA
- Springfield College
- University of Illinois, Champagne/Urbana
- Lincoln-Sudbury School
- Consumer’s Medical Resource, Inc.
- Canyon Ranch
- American Red Cross
- Pepsi Cola Corporation
- Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems
- Friendly’s Corporation
- American Cancer Society
Springfield College Health Promotion and Disease Prevention graduates work in a wide range of settings. Some choose to continue their education in health promotion or exercise physiology, while others go on to study other fields in health care and medicine.
For admissions information, please contact Graduate Admissions at Springfield College at (413) 748-3225
To learn more about the program contact:
Samuel Headley, Ph.D., RCEP
Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
(413) 748-3340
sheadley@spfldcol.edu
John Smith, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
(413) 748-3257
jsmith@spfldcol.edu
Additional Resources
Alum Receives Student Research Award
- Julia Girman G’11, received the Student Research Award at the National Strength and Conditioning Conference in Las Vegas. Read more.
The Athletic Training/Exercise Science Complex
This two-story 18,900-square-foot Complex provides students and faculty with interactive and experiential learning environments as well as dedicated research space for the study of all aspects of wellness and human performance. The new athletic training room provides student-athletes access to athletic health care at the highest level. Take a photo tour, or read about our athletic training and exercise science equipment.Student Testimonial: Sean
“Springfield College's clinical exercise physiology program prepared me for a confident and direct transition into a clinical exercise employment setting. After graduating with a master of science degree in clinical exercise physiology, I felt like I had the proper knowledge, clinical skills, and research experience to obtain employment within any clinical setting and/or continue on in pursuit of higher education (Ph.D.). Not only did the program provide me with the clinical knowledge and skills needed to obtain the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) certification, but the program also prepared me with valuable research experience, networking opportunities, and presentation experience at the ACSM's regional and national levels.”Sean Fournier ‘08, M.S., RCEP
Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Temple Cardiac Rehabilitation
Student Testimonial: Kelly
“The health promotion and disease prevention program at Springfield College helped prepare me for my career as a health promotion coordinator. Graduating with a master's degree in education, I learned how to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs. With these set of skills, I was then able to apply what I had learned from the program to successfully develop wellness programs for different companies. This program not only allowed me to understand the need for wellness in the workplace, but helped me realize my passion for employee wellness and allowed me to fully immerse myself in the field of health and wellness.”Kelly O’Rourke, ’08, M.Ed. ’10
Corporate Fitness and Health, Marlborough, CT