Kinesiology - Exercise and Sport Science Concentration (M.S.)

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Program Requirements

Prerequisite Coursework
Anatomy and Physiology I
Physiology of Exercise
Kinesiology
Required Core
PEMJ 502Methods of Inquiry and Analysis3
Select one of the following Capstone options:3-6
Capstone Option A
Internship in Sport and Exercise Science
Capstone Option B
Research Design
and Research Project
Required Concentration Core
EXSC 536Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology3
EXSC 537Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology3
EXSC 538Metabolic and Respiratory Exercise Physiology3
EXSC 541Advanced Exercise Assessment and Programming3
Graduate Electives
Complete 15 credits of electives if choosing Capstone Option A or 12 credits if choosing Capstone Option B from the list below.15-12
Total Credits33

Graduate Electives

EXSC 540Applied Sport Physiology3
EXSC 542Foundations of Cardiac Rehabilitation3
EXSC 543Theoretical Foundations of Strength and Conditioning3
EXSC 545Advanced Clinical Assessment3
EXSC 556Neuromotor Basis of Movement3
EXSC 580Independent Study in Exercise Science1-3
SPAD 508Management and Supervision in Sport3
SPAD 547Advanced Coaching Techniques3
SPAD 557Motor Behavior in Youth3
SPAD 559Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology3
NUFD 501Principles of Nutrition3
NUFD 568Advanced Sports Nutrition3
NUFD 581Nutrition Education3

Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion

This plan is provided as an outline for students to complete their degree requirements within two years.  This plan is a recommendation only and students should meet with their Graduate Advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their degree.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
PEMJ 5023EXSC 5383
EXSC 5363EXSC 5413
EXSC 5373Elective Course3
 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Elective Course3PEMJ 603 or 5943
Elective Course3Elective Course3
PEMJ 505 (or Elective course if completing Capstone Option A)3 
 9 6
Total Credits 33