Exercise and Sport Science, MS

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The master of science degree in exercise and sport science prepares students for careers or advanced academic training in the broad realm of exercise and sport science. Students whose undergraduate preparation lacks essential prerequisite course work or whose baccalaureate degree is in a non-related field may have additional requirements. All degree candidates must pass the exercise and sport science comprehensive examination. Students may choose from two options: thesis and non-thesis.

The basic curriculum plan for each option within the MS in exercise and sport science is as follows:

Thesis option:

Adapted physical education - 36 s.h.:

Select 6 s.h. from the following:

3 s.h. of SPED electives

3 s.h. of general electives

Biomechanics - 36 s.h.:

Exercise physiology - 36 s.h.:

EXSS 6207 - Physiology of Exercise
EXSS 6208 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology
EXSS 6210 - Theory and Techniques in Bioenergetics
EXSS 6300 - Research Techniques in Exercise and Sport Science
EXSS 6301 - Research Seminar in Exercise and Sport Science
EXSS 7000 - Thesis (6 s.h.)
Advisor approved graduate statistics course (3 s.h.)
15 s.h. of electives

Physical activity promotion - 36 s.h.:

Physical education pedagogy - 36 s.h.:

Select one from the following:

Sport and exercise psychology - 36 s.h.:

Select 6 s.h. from the following:

9 s.h. of approved electives

Sport management - 36 s.h.:

Select 3 s.h. from the following:

6 s.h. of approved electives

Non-thesis option:

Adapted physical education - 36 s.h.:

Select 9 s.h. from the following:

3 s.h. of SPED electives

3 s.h. of general electives

Biomechanics - 36 s.h.:

Exercise physiology - 36 s.h.:

Physical activity promotion - 36 s.h.:

Select 6 s.h. from the following:

3 s.h. of general electives

Physical education pedagogy - 36 s.h.:

Select 6 s.h. from the following:

3 s.h. of EDUC electives

3 s.h. of general electives

Sport and exercise psychology - 36 s.h.:

Select 6 s.h. from the following:

12 s.h. of approved electives

Sport management - 36 s.h.:

Select 3 s.h. from the following:

9 s.h. of approved electives