Exercise Science, M.S.
Dr. Walter Andzel
Room: D 216
Tel: (908) 737-0662
Email: wandzel@kean.edu
Program Description
The Master of Science program in Exercise Science is designed to prepare students to work as professionals in corporations, wellness centers, hospitals, sports medicines centers, amateur and professional athletics, health clubs, resorts and spas, community associations such as the YMCA and YWCA, colleges, universities, school districts, and rehabilitation centers. More specifically, the program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to enable them to function as exercise specialists, technicians, strength coaches, and personal and athletic trainers. Finally, the program will provide the opportunity for individuals who are currently employed in these professional areas to enhance their ability to advance to such positions as coordinators and/or directors and head athletic trainers. The program offers two concentrations: Exercise Physiology and Athletic Training.
Prerequisites
In addition to the University's admission requirements
All students
Students electing the Athletic Training Concentration
Degree Requirements
- 33 credits
- Research component
- Comprehensive examination
- Thesis
Required Courses 15
| PED 5101 | PHYSIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE Training & Rehabilitation | 3 |
| PED 5102 | FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION | 3 |
| PED 5103 | NUTRITION FOR HEALTH, FITNESS AND Athletic Performance | 3 |
| PED 5104 | SPORT & FITNESS MANAGEMENT IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 3 |
| PED 5105 | Prevention and Rehabilitation of Special Needs Populations in Exercise Science | 3 |
Exercise Physiology Concentration 9
| PED 5106 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| PED 5107 | ADVANCED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY And Research | 3 |
| PED 5108 | ADVANCE EXERCISE TESTING, PRESCRIPTION And Interpretation | 3 |
Athletic Training Concentration 9
| PED 5109 | ADVANCED PREVENTION & REHABILITATION OF Sports Injuries | 3 |
| PED 5110 | ADVANCED EVALUATION OF SPORTS INJURIES | 3 |
| PED 5111 | ADVANCED SPORTS MODALITIES | 3 |
Research, Statistical Methods and Thesis Concentration 9
| PED 5112 | RESEARCH & DESIGN IN EXER SCI | 3 |
| PED 5113 | APPLICATION OF QUANTITATIVE METHODS AND Computers in Exercise Science | 3 |
| PED 5114 | THESIS SEMINAR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 33