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2013-2014 Graduate Catalog

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 602Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science

3

SES 625Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research

3

SRM 602Statistical Methods I

3

Concentration area requirements (15 hours)

SES 550Neural Aspects of Kinesiology

3

SES 619Advanced Biomechanics

3

SES 620Neuromuscular Structure and Function

3

SES 629Concepts in Kinesiology

3

SES 629: Biomechanics of Locomotion

Select two of the following courses:

SES 624Advanced Developmental Kinesiology

3

SES 626Metabolism

3

SES 627Muscle Physiology

3

SES 665Advanced Sociological Kinesiology

3

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 692Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science

1 - 6

2. Exercise Physiology Concentration — 33 hours

Required Credits (9 hours)

SES 602Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science

3

SES 625Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research

3

SRM 602Statistical Methods I

3

Concentration area requirements (15 hours)

SES 505Exercise Programming for Cancer Patients

3

or

SES 510Cardiac Rehabilitation

3

SES 626Metabolism

3

SES 627Muscle Physiology

3

SES 632Cardiovascular Physiology

3

Select one of the following courses:

SES 550Neural Aspects of Kinesiology

3

SES 619Advanced Biomechanics

3

SES 620Neuromuscular Structure and Function

3

SES 624Advanced 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 505Exercise Programming for Cancer Patients

3

SES 510Cardiac Rehabilitation

3

SES 550Neural Aspects of Kinesiology

3

SES 619Advanced Biomechanics

3

SES 620Neuromuscular Structure and Function

3

SES 624Advanced Developmental Kinesiology

3

SES 692Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science

1 - 6

BIO 550Cell Physiology

3

BIO 552Mammalian Physiology I

3

BIO 553Mammalian Physiology II

3

CHEM 581General Biochemistry I

4

CHEM 582General Biochemistry II

4

FND 555Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance

3

3. Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Concentration — 33 hours

Required Credits (9 hours)

SES 602Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science

3

SES 625Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research

3

SRM 602Statistical Methods I

3

Concentration area requirements (15 hours)

SES 624Advanced Developmental Kinesiology

3

SES 629Concepts in Kinesiology

3

SES 635Exercise and Sports Psychology

3

SES 665Advanced Sociological Kinesiology

3

SES 629: Motivation

Select one of the following courses:

SES 619Advanced Biomechanics

3

SES 620Neuromuscular Structure and Function

3

SES 626Metabolism

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 option.

The following courses are recommended electives:

CH 530Strategies for Community Health Promotion

3

GERO 625Psychosocial Aspects of Aging

3

PSY 550Cognitive Development

3

PSY 627Psychometrics

3

PSY 664Advanced Social Psychology

3

SES 680Perspectives in Sport Pedagogy

3

SOC 532Social Psychology and Group Dynamics

3

SOC 563Qualitative Methods

3

SRM 680Introduction 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).