2016-2017 Graduate Catalog

Exercise Science and Nutrition

BEAU GREER, PhD, CSCS

Director

Phone: 203-396-8064

Fax: 203-365-4723

E-mail: greerb@sacredheart.edu

Program Rationale

Exercise Science and Nutrition offers graduate-level study in exercise science with consideration of nutritional applications for patients and clients concerned with athletic performance or chronic disease prevention.

The program offers graduate education for students interested in applying the principles of exercise science and nutrition in hospital settings for individuals working in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and long-term rehabilitation of cancer and immune disease patients, as well as in fitness and sports performance settings. Students applying to this program include current University undergraduate students who are seeking graduate education in the area of exercise science and nutrition, and current practitioners who are pursuing graduate education as a matter of professional development and career advancement.

The MS in Exercise Science and Nutrition program is located within the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science, along with graduate programs in physical therapy and undergraduate programs in exercise science and athletic training.