The M.S. program is available to those students who wish to pursue study of a specialized focus within the body of knowledge underlying Exercise Science. Two options are available to students: a thesis option or an internship option.
The thesis option is designed to provide students with valuable experience in the design and implementation of research within the field of Exercise Science with the goal of subsequently pursuing doctoral study
The internship option supplements classroom and laboratory studies with an extensive internship that allows students to experience applied aspects of Exercise Science. The internship option is designed for those students who wish to become practitioners in the field of Exercise Science.
The M.S. in Exercise Science is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP).
| EXSC 511 | Motor Learning and Control | 3 credits |
| EXSC 513 | Evaluation and Applied Statistics in Exercise Science | 3 credits |
| EXSC 524 | Advanced Biomechanics Laboratory Techniques | 1 credit |
| EXSC 525 | Psychology of Human Performance | 3 credits |
| EXSC 526 | Biomechanics of Human Performance | 3 credits |
| EXSC 527 | Physiology of Human Performance | 3 credits |
| EXSC 528 | Advanced Exercise Physiology Laboratory Techniques | 1 credit |
| EXSC 547 | Advanced Topics in Sports Nutrition and Exercise | 3 credits |
| EXSC 563 | Neuromuscular Adaptations to Exercise | 3 credits |
| EXSC 565 | Seminar in Strength and Conditioning | 3 credits |
| EXSC 570 | Introduction to Research | 3 credits |
| CEXP 536 | Organization & Administration of Cardiac Rehabilitation & Primary Prevention Programs | 3 credits |
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| EXSC 510 | Advanced Exercise Assessment and Programming | 2 credits |
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| EXSC 575 | Advanced Program Design for Sports Performance | 2 credits |
Admission Requirements
Please see the Exercise Science Department web page for information on specific admission requirements for this program.
Final Graduation Requirement
Completion of a thesis or internship is required, and all graduate students in the Exercise Science Department are expected to demonstrate computer literacy.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are available through the department. These are awarded based upon merit and achievement to full-time students in the graduate program. Graduate assistants do not teach classes, but complete projects and tasks assigned by professors.
The graduate assistantship is awarded for the first year of full-time study, with the possibility of extension through the first summer. Prospective students should apply for a graduate assistantship at the time of original application to the program, using the application form online.