Applicants to the master’s programs and graduate licensure program must apply to the University of Northern Colorado Graduate School before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. To apply, submit the online application via the link on the Graduate School website. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.
Exercise Physiology Emphasis
The Exercise Physiology Emphasis focuses on physiological systems’ 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.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Sport and Exercise Science M.S. — Exercise Physiology Emphasis
Social Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity Emphasis
The focus of this emphasis area is upon social psychological concepts as they relate to sport, exercise and physical activity behavior including motivation, self-perceptions, emotion, group processes and socialization. A lifespan developmental perspective is also taken to address these social psychological forms of influence in sport, exercise and physical activity contexts. Involvement in ongoing faculty research opportunities is encouraged. Research in social psychology of sport and physical activity is primarily conducted with individuals in natural or “field” settings. Students in this Master’s program choose between a Thesis Option or Non-Thesis Option.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Sport and Exercise Science M.S. — Social Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity Emphasis
Biomechanics Emphasis
Students in the Master’s program will study biomechanics research, laboratory techniques, and have options to study in affiliated areas. Involvement in ongoing laboratory research projects is expected. The Biomechanics Lab is a state-of-the-art research facility with a 10-camera motion analysis system, instrumented force measuring treadmill, 16 channel telemetered EMG system, metabolic cart, TekScan pressure measurement system, isokinetic dynamometer (Biodex) and computers with multiple software packages. Students in the Master’s program choose between a Thesis Option or Non-Thesis Option.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Sport and Exercise Science M.S. — Biomechanics Emphasis
Sport Administration Emphasis
The Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Administration Emphasis curriculum follows the guidelines set for the preparation of students in sport management by the North American Society for Sport Management. Students are prepared to assume positions in the management of sport in collegiate athletic programs and professional, Olympic and commercial sport business. The M.S. program requires a minimum of 30 hours. Students in this Master’s program choose between a Thesis Option or Non-Thesis Option.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Sport and Exercise Science M.S. — Sport Administration Emphasis