Exercise Physiology, PhD Careers and Internships | Springfield

Exercise Physiology, PhD Careers and Internships

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the exercise physiology PhD program overwhelmingly go on to work in higher education, with 100% of doctoral graduates securing a position in academia, usually prior to graduation.

Our recent alumni have taken on positions at the following colleges and universities.

  • Cortland State
  • Framingham State University
  • Gonzaga University
  • Plymouth State University
  • St. John’s University
  • Salem State University
  • University of Indiana

Human Performance Center

The Human Performance Center at Springfield College provides an exciting space for students and faculty to conduct research, explore innovation, conduct fitness and health testing, and make a difference in wellness and performance, among many other areas.

Springfield College graduate students and exercise science faculty perform a VO2 max test to measure the maximum amount of oxygen a student uses during intense exercise inside the Human Performance lab on October 21, 2025.