Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Salisbury University Proposal	Master of Science (M.S.)	Applied Health Physiology	12/16/2018	Approved	1/9/2019
Applied Health Physiology Program Description
The intent of the proposed M.S. in Applied Health Physiology is to provide graduates with a wide scope of entry points into the applied exercise physiology community. Students may choose from a credentialing focus within Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Fitness/Wellness, and/or Strength and Conditioning. The M.S. program to be offered at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) will also prepare students to pursue terminal degrees such as a doctoral degree in physiology/kinesiology (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT). The Applied Health Physiology program at USG will be equivalent to the program at Salisbury University’s main campus. <br>The program requires two internships:  A practical experience that requires the student to synthesize relevant professional knowledge and skills within a client care delivery environment, and an internship of additional practical/observational experience with an approved health care/enhancement program. The curriculum includes coursework in research, theory and practice, strength and conditioning, exercise metabolism, human psychophysiology, pharmacology, weight management, population interventions, and a host of physiology-based courses.