About the Program
 For successfully meeting established criteria,
the National Strength and Conditioning Association officially
recognizes Salisbury University's Educational Program in
Strength and Conditioning.
The Salisbury University Master of Science program in Applied
Health Physiology is a professional degree program designed to
prepare health care professionals. Graduates of this program
should possess the vision, the knowledge and the skills
necessary to promote health and wellness in strength and
conditioning positions as well as a variety of clinical settings
(e.g., cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, geriatric centers,
youth centers, state and local health departments, and corporate
wellness programs). The curriculum emphasizes both theory
and practice in the preparation of administrators, technicians,
and supervisors. The program has been designed to include the
knowledge, skills, and opportunities for practice that are
essential for the development of health care and strength &
fitness professionals.
Students in this Master of Science program will have the
opportunity to read, to study, and to discuss a wide range of
theories and ideas related to health and physiology. Students
will have actual and simulated experiences in practicing the
technical, administrative, and supervisory skills of a health
care provider and strength and conditioning specialist.
Admission Requirements
A. Admission to the Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied
Health Physiology Program requires:
1) Completion of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of
2.75 on a 4.0 scale
2) Completion of the application for admission to graduate
studies
3) Payment of an application fee
4) Submission of official transcript(s) from all
colleges/universities attended
5) Two (2) academic letters of
recommendation
6) One-page personal letter stating your career goal(s)
B. Prerequisite undergraduate coursework for all candidates
includes:
1) Human Anatomy and Physiology (eight credit hours, e.g., BIOL
215 & 216)
2) Exercise Physiology (four credit hours, e.g., EXSC 332)
C. Additional prerequisite undergraduate coursework depending
on area of focus:
1) For Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Stress Testing &
Exercise Prescription (four credit hours; e.g., EXSC
481)
2) For Strength & Conditioning: Kinesiology or biomechanics
(four credit hours, e.g., EXSC 333)
3) For Fitness/Wellness: Stress Testing & Exercise Prescription
(four credit hours; e.g., EXSC 481)
Please Note:
• Equivalent transfer (from another institution) coursework will
be evaluated for satisfying prerequisites prior to admission.
Students lacking prerequisite coursework may be granted
provisional admission by agreeing to complete prerequisite
coursework within the first-year of the program.
• A Residency/Domicile Information Form needs to be completed
for in-state tuition status.
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