Exercise Science (M.S.) (Fall 2008)
Administered by Department of Exercise Science and Athletics, College of Liberal Arts
Effective Fall 2008
Admission. A bachelor's degree in the biological or allied health sciences or a related field is recommended. Undergraduate prerequisites include Anatomy and Physiology I & II and Exercise Physiology. Undergraduate deficiencies may be addressed while working towards the master's degree (without credit earned toward the degree). Additionally, applicants must have an undergraduate QPA of at least 2.5, three letters of recommendation and a statement describing goals and objectives of their graduate study and successful interview. Graduate Record Exam scores may be requested.
Graduation:
Non-thesis option - A minimum of 43 semester hours and a 3.0 QPA is required to graduate.
Thesis option - A minimum of 43 semester hours and a 3.0 QPA is required to graduate.
Non-thesis option
05.500 Instrumentation and Laboratory Techniques
05.510 Research Methods in Exercise Science
05.513 Current Issues in Sport and Exercise
05.511 ECG Interpretation and Exercise Testing
05.551 Mechanics of Human Movement
05.553 Exercise in Chronic Disease Management
05.554 Seminar: Exercise Specialist and Health Fitness Instructor
05.556 Muscular Adaptations to Exercise
05.560 Exercise Nutrition and Metabolism
05.575 Exercise Physiology I
05.576 Exercise Physiology II
05.577 Exercise Program Administration
05.595 Practicum in Exercise Science
Thesis Option
05.500 Instrumentation and Laboratory Techniques
05.510 Research Methods in Exercise Science
05.513 Current Issues in Sport and Exercise
05.511 ECG Interpretation and Exercise Testing
05.551 Mechanics of Human Movement
05.553 Exercise in Chronic Disease Management
05.554 Seminar: Exercise Specialists and Health Fitness Instructor
05.556 Muscular Adaptations to Exercise
05.560 Exercise Nutrition and Metabolism
05.575 Exercise Physiology I
05.576 Exercise Physiology II
05.577 Exercise Program Administration
05.599 Master's Thesis