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Sport and Exercise Science M.S. – Exercise Physiology Concentration

Program Overview

College of Natural and Health Sciences

General Master's Degree Admission Requirements

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Location: Gunter 2590

Telephone: 970-351-2755

Fax: 970-351-1489

Website: www.unco.edu/nhs/sport-exercise-science/

The Exercise Physiology Concentration focuses on physiological system's; responses to exercise. The program involves an in depth examination of both acute and chronic adaptations to exercise with special attention placed on the cardiovascular system, skeletal muscle, and metabolism. Students also receive considerable advanced laboratory experience in the classroom and involvement with faculty research. Students in the Master's program choose between a Thesis Option or Non-Thesis Option.

Degree Requirements — 33 Credits

Required Credits — 21 credits

SES 505Exercise Oncology

3

or

SES 510Electrocardiography

3

SES 602Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science

3

SES 625Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research

3

SES 626Metabolism

3

SES 627Muscle Physiology

3

SES 632Cardiovascular Physiology

3

SES 601Statistics in the Movement Sciences

3

or

SRM 602Statistical Methods I

3

SES 625: Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology

Elective Credits — 6-12 credits

Elective credits must have the approval of the program advisor and must satisfy the Thesis option or the non-Thesis option. Courses used as a part of the concentration requirements may not also be used as electives.

The following courses are recommended electives:

SES 505Exercise Oncology

3

SES 510Electrocardiography

3

SES 550Neural Aspects of Kinesiology

3

SES 619Advanced Biomechanics

3

SES 620Neuromuscular Structure and Function

3

SES 692Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science

1- 6

BIO 547Immunology and Disease

3

BIO 550Cell Physiology

3

BIO 552Advanced Systemic Physiology: Homeostats

3

BIO 553Advanced Systemic Physiology: Control Systems

3

BIO 556Current Topics in Biomedical Research

2

BIO 576Pharmacology

3

BIO 582Cancer Biology

3

CHEM 581General Biochemistry I

4

CHEM 582General Biochemistry II

4

FND 555Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance

3

Thesis Option — 6 credits

The thesis option may be included as elective hours within a student's program. The thesis option requires the completion of a research study, including problems development with data collections and appropriate analysis. The thesis will be completed in a format consistent with UNC Graduate School guidelines. Students must request approval from their advisor to complete the Thesis, and at least one additional UNC faculty member will comprise the thesis committee.

SES 699Thesis

1- 6

Non-Thesis Option

This option must be discussed and APPROVED by the program advisor. Students selecting this option must complete 6 credits of approved elective coursework and/or a graduate internship and earn an appropriate, professional certification (e.g., National Strength and Conditioning Association's CSCS). Certifications should be completed during the last semester of course work AND prior to the Graduate School's deadline for results of the written comprehensive examination (see deadlines on Graduate School website).

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