College of Education and Professional Studies
Clinical Physiology
Bachelor of Science | Major
Clinical Physiology, BS
Our Clinical Physiology major integrates human performance in healthcare, human physiology, human anatomy, and musculoskeletal biomechanics.
Our curriculum emphasizes how healthy and clinical populations respond to exercise, rehabilitation, inactivity, and disease. Develop the practical skills necessary for a variety of healthcare careers in our modern laboratories and through a capstone project of 360-hour clinical field experience.
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Ana Paula Freire, PhD; MSc, PT
Program Coordinator, Clinical Physiology
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What. You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Health Sciences Department Website
- BIOL 305 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
- IHP 350 - Gross Anatomy
- IHP 351 - Physiology
- EXSC 353 - Physical and Orthopedic Assessment
- EXSC 370 - Biomechanics
- EXSC 450 - Physiology of Exercise
- EXSC 456 - Clinical Physiology
- EXSC 470 - Clinical Biomechanics
- EXSC 495B - Practicum: Clinical
For a comprehensive list of courses and detailed information on credit requirements, please refer to the Academic Catalog.
Hands-On Learning
Our coursework includes several laboratory classes where you will have the opportunity develop real world skills needed for careers in health and healthcare
Unique Courses
You’ll take courses in a variety of subject areas, including human anatomy and physiology, exercise and clinical physiology, physics, biomechanics, biology, chemistry and psychology.
Capstone Experience
Complete a 360-hour clinical field experience, giving you real-world exposure in healthcare settings.
Modern Facilities
You’ll learn in the new Health Sciences building, which is equipped with cadavers, plastinated human anatomy models, ultrasound, and an environmental chamber that can simulate altitudes and temperatures.
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Learning
In the Gross Anatomy Lab, you'll work with real human cadavers, providing a unique and immersive learning experience.
Square Feet
The Health Science building, built in 2022, is one of the newest buildings on campus with over 80,748-square-feet dedicated to student growth in and out of the classroom.
Why Study Health Science at Central?
- Gain experience through labs and internships that apply classroom learning to real-world health challenges
- Our programs support an interdisciplinary approach that lets you explore various fields like nutrition, public health, and physiology, preparing you for a wide range of careers
- You'll learn in the new Health Sciences building, featuring an ambulance simulator, an environmental chamber that can simulate altitudes and temperatures, and so much more
Career Outcomes
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Athletic Training
- Chiropractic Medicine
- Nursing
- Exercise/Rehab Specialist
- Cardiac Rehabilitation