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 (21 hours)
| SES 505 | Exercise Programming for Cancer Patients | 3 |
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| SES 510 | Electrocardiography | 3 |
| 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 |
SES 625: Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology
Elective Credits (6-12 hours)
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 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 692 | Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science | 1-6 |
| BIO 547 | Immunology and Disease | 4 |
| BIO 550 | Cell Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 552 | Mammalian Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO 553 | Mammalian Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO 556 | Current Topics in Biomedical Research | 2 |
| BIO 576 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| BIO 582 | Cancer Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 581 | General Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 582 | General Biochemistry II | 4 |
| FND 555 | Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance | 3 |
Thesis Option
SES 699 - Thesis (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 the Student's advisory and at least one additional UNC faculty member will comprise the thesis committee.
Non-Thesis Option
This option is dependent on each student. Students selecting this option may complete the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification and complete a graduate internship. Certifications should be completed during the last semester of course work AND prior to the Graduate School's deadline for results of written comprehensive examination (see deadlines on Graduate Schools website). The specified certification must be one of the following:
* American College of Sports Medicine's Health Fitness Specialist
* American College of Sports Medicine's Clinical Exercise Specialist
* American College of Sports Medicine's Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
* American College of Sports Medicine's Cancer Exercise Trainer
* National Strength and Conditioning Association's Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification