MS in Kinesiology, Mississippi State University

Exercise physiology at Mississippi State University focuses on understanding how various cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems respond to exercise and physical training. The program draws from basic sciences like human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and biology to examine how physiological systems can be enhanced or fail during physical activity. It investigates performance optimization, particularly in elite athletes, and the physiological adaptations of individuals with chronic diseases. An important part of the curriculum involves understanding how environmental factors such as heat, cold, humidity, and altitude impact the body during exercise. The program prepares students for careers in fitness centers, hospital-based wellness and clinical rehabilitation, schools, and universities, as well as for graduate study toward a doctoral degree.