Sport and Exercise Science M.S. — Exercise Physiology Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Requirements — 33 Credits
See “Sport and Exercise Science M.S.”.
Degree Requirements
Required Credits (18 hours)
| SES 602 | Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SES 625 | Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research | 3 |
| SES 626 | Metabolism | 3 |
| SES 627 | Muscle Physiology | 3 |
| SES 632 | Cardiovascular Physiology | 3 |
| SRM 602 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
Select one of the following courses (3 hours)
| SES 505 | Exercise Programming for Cancer Patients | 3 |
| SES 510 | Electrocardiography | 3 |
Select one of the following courses (3 hours)
| SES 550 | Neural Aspects of Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 619 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 620 | Neuromuscular Structure and Function | 3 |
| SES 624 | Advanced Developmental Kinesiology | 3 |
Elective Credits (3-9 hours)
Elective credits must have the approval of the program advisor and must satisfy the Thesis option or the Comprehensive Exam option. Courses used as a part of the emphasis requirements may not also be used as electives.
The following courses are recommended electives:
| SES 505 | Exercise Programming for Cancer Patients | 3 |
| SES 510 | Electrocardiography | 3 |
| SES 550 | Neural Aspects of Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 619 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 620 | Neuromuscular Structure and Function | 3 |
| SES 624 | Advanced Developmental Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 692 | Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science | 1-6 |
| BIO 550 | Cell Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 552 | Mammalian Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO 553 | Mammalian Physiology II | 3 |
| CHEM 581 | General Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 582 | General Biochemistry II | 4 |
| FND 555 | Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance | 3 |
Comprehensive Exam
Students in the Exercise Physiology Emphasis must pass a specified national certification exam and provide proof of successful completion to satisfy the comprehensive examination requirement. The specified certification must be one of the following:
- American College of Sports Medicine’s Health Fitness Specialist
- Clinical Exercise Specialist
- Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Cancer Exercise Trainer
- National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification
The comprehensive exams (certification) must be completed during the final semester.
Thesis Option (Elective Credit Hours — 6)
The thesis option hours may be included as elective hours within a student’s program. The Thesis option requires the completion of an experimental research project (problem development, data collection and analysis, write-up, and defense).