Wisconsin Lutheran College

What you'll study

The curriculum emphasizes the scientific study of physiological mechanisms underlying human movement and prepares students to apply prescriptive exercise in clinical and rehabilitative contexts. Sport and Exercise Science majors engage in hands-on, participatory lab experiences using equipment comparable to that used by athletic trainers and exercise specialists. The Sport & Exercise Science Lab includes gold-standard tools such as a hydrostatic weighing tank for underwater body-composition assessment, Watt and Monark bicycles, force plates, and a force-plate treadmill.

Entry requirements

The source text describes program structure and progression but does not list specific admission criteria. Prospective students should consult WLC admissions for undergraduate entry standards and program advisors about the transition criteria to Carroll's graduate portion.

Career prospects

The sequence targets students aiming to work as exercise physiologists or exercise specialists, particularly in clinical rehabilitation settings. Graduates with an M.E.X.P. commonly work with patients managing chronic conditions—such as cardiac disease, cancer, or metabolic disorders—using prescriptive exercise to support rehabilitation, improve health, and maintain function. The graduate credential positions students for roles that require advanced knowledge of human physiology and exercise prescription.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Because the program completes the master's portion in five versus six years, students may reduce total tuition costs and begin earning earlier than in separate sequential degrees. Applicants should explore WLC undergraduate scholarships and financial aid, and discuss graduate funding, assistantships, or scholarships available at Carroll University during the transition to the M.E.X.P.