Program Overview
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Site: Greeley
Mode: In-person
Start terms: Fall, Spring
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.
Admission
General Master's Degree Admission Requirements
Program Requirements:
Applicants to the master’s programs 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.
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Current Resume
- Written Statement of Career Goals applicable to the selected concentration area
- $50 non-refundable application fee; International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee
- Completed Online Application
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- One copy of official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities attended since completing high school. UNC Alumni need not submit transcripts.
Degree Requirements — 33 Credits
Required Credits (21 hours)
| SES 505 | Exercise Oncology | 3 |
| | or | |
| 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 |
| SES 601 | Statistics in the Movement Sciences | 3 |
| | or | |
| 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 concentration requirements may not also be used as electives.
The following courses are recommended electives:
| SES 505 | Exercise Oncology | 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 | 3 |
| BIO 550 | Cell Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 552 | Advanced Systemic Physiology: Homeostats | 3 |
| BIO 553 | Advanced Systemic Physiology: Control Systems | 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 (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.
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).