Completed undergraduate degree.

Completed undergraduate courses in statistics, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics or biomechanics, anatomy and physiology. In addition, a nutrition course is highly recommended. A combined health science or biomechanics course is required but these courses may be substituted for organic chemistry.

An undergraduate exercise physiology course and a kinesiology or biomechanics course. These courses may be waived if the applicant has experience in exercise physiology.

Applicants may be admitted on a conditional status if they have up to two prerequisites outstanding. Prerequisite courses may be taken at Bennedictine University or any accredited university. Time is allotted the first semester of the program to take care of these needs. The Graduate Record Examination (G.R.E.) is not required.

Follow the application procedures as found in the Graduate Catalog. A one-page essay discussing your education and career goals is required as is a personal interview with the director of the Clinical Exercise Physiology program. Two letters of recommendation are required; preferably one that can address your academic potential (from a science instructor) and one work related.

Priority application consideration will be given to students who apply by February 1 of each academic year. Students who apply by February 1 will be notified by March 15 regarding his or her acceptance status. Students may apply after the February 1 deadline. All acceptances will based on a student’s qualifications, experience and incoming student space availability.