Sport and Exercise Science M.S. — Exercise Science Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Requirements — 33 Credits
See “Sport and Exercise Science M.S.”.
1. Biomechanics Concentration — 33 hours
Required Credits (9 hours)
| SES 602 | Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SES 625 | Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research | 3 |
| SRM 602 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
Concentration area requirements (15 hours)
| SES 550 | Neural Aspects of Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 619 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 620 | Neuromuscular Structure and Function | 3 |
| SES 629 | Concepts in Kinesiology | 3 |
SES 629: Biomechanics of Locomotion
Select two of the following courses:
Elective Credits (3-6 hours)
Elective credits in a concentration area must have the approval of the program advisor and must satisfy the Thesis option or the Professional Research Project Option.
The following course is recommended to be used as an elective:
| SES 692 | Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science | 1 - 6 |
2. Exercise Physiology Concentration — 33 hours
Required Credits (9 hours)
| SES 602 | Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SES 625 | Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research | 3 |
| SRM 602 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
Concentration area requirements (15 hours)
Select one of the following courses:
| 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 in a concentration area must have the approval of the program advisor and must satisfy the Thesis option or the Professional Research Project/Comprehensive Exams option. Courses used as a part of the concentration area requirements may not also be used as electives.
The following courses are recommended electives:
| SES 505 | Exercise Programming for Cancer Patients | 3 |
| SES 510 | Cardiac Rehabilitation | 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 |
3. Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Concentration — 33 hours
Required Credits (9 hours)
| SES 602 | Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SES 625 | Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research | 3 |
| SRM 602 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
Concentration area requirements (15 hours)
| SES 624 | Advanced Developmental Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 629 | Concepts in Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 635 | Exercise and Sports Psychology | 3 |
| SES 665 | Advanced Sociological Kinesiology | 3 |
Select one of the following courses:
Elective Credits (3-9 hours)
Elective credits in a concentration area must have the approval of the program advisor and must satisfy the Thesis option or the Professional Research Project option.
The following courses are recommended electives:
| CH 530 | Strategies for Community Health Promotion | 3 |
| GERO 625 | Psychosocial Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| PSY 550 | Cognitive Development | 3 |
| PSY 627 | Psychometrics | 3 |
| PSY 664 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| SES 680 | Perspectives in Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
| SOC 532 | Social Psychology and Group Dynamics | 3 |
| SOC 563 | Qualitative Methods | 3 |
| SRM 680 | Introduction to Qualitative Research | 3 |
Professional Research Project
The writing and presentation of a research project satisfies the completion of the comprehensive exam in the Biomechanics and Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Concentrations. Students must see an advisor in the Biomechanics or Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity concentrations to develop a program matrix and research paper topic.
Students in the Exercise Physiology Concentration 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 Options (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).