2018-2019 Catalog

Master of Exercise and Sport Science

Mission Statement
The mission of the Master of Exercise and Sport Science program is to provide students with up to date knowledge, skills, and abilities to pursue careers whereby they demonstrate best-practices, sound ethical decision making, and advocacy skills for helping individuals improve performance and pursue healthy lifestyle behaviors across the lifespan.

Students who choose Exercise and Sport Science must have Human Anatomy and Physiology as a prerequisite.

Degree Requirements

Research - 9 hours

EXSS 5980Research Methods

3

EXSS 5990Quantitative Methods

3

EXSS 5997Internship

3

or

EXSS 5998Graduate Project

3

or

EXSS 5999Thesis

3

Pedagogy - 15 hours

PE 5016Motor Learning & Development

3

SM 5613Administration of Physical/Health Education, Intramurals and Athletics

3

PE 5634Pedagogy of Physical Education and Sport

3

EXSS 5678Psycho-Socio Aspects of Sport & Exercise

3

SM 5899Leadership Seminar

3

Sport & Exercise Science - 12 hours

EXSS 5080Clinical Exercise Physiology

3

EXSS 5625Advanced Exercise Testing & Prescription

3

EXSS 5650Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Strength & Power Conditioning

3

EXSS 5679Applied Psychology in Human Performance

3

36 credit hours required for graduation.