Master of Science in Exercise Science and Physical Activity as Medicine

The Master's Degree in Exercise Sciences and Physical Activity as Medicine is a research training program designed so that different health, sports, physical activity, education and behavior professionals acquire and develop research skills that allow them to design protocols around effective interventions that counteract sedentary life as one of the main factors of morbidity and mortality in the world. The program will provide the graduate of this master's degree with the knowledge and skills to promote the prescription of exercise, both as a preventive measure and as a complement to treatment or therapy, as supervised by a health provider. As the crucial role of exercise and physical activity in the treatment of diseases and medical conditions is increasingly understood, health professionals are encouraged to consider exercise prescriptions when designing treatment plans and health interventions. This program is offered in distance mode (virtual hybrid) and requires the student to participate in the laboratory requirements in person.