2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Exercise Science, M.S.

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. 

Degree Requirements

  • 34-35 credits
  • Research component
  • Comprehensive examination
  • Thesis or advanced internship

Required Core Courses 30

EXSC 5101PHYSIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS EXERCISE TRAINING AND REHABILITATION

3

EXSC 5102FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION

3

EXSC 5103NUTRITION FOR FITNESS, HEALTH AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

3

EXSC 5104SPORTS AND FITNESS MANAGEMENT IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

3

EXSC 5105PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

3

EXSC 5106ADVANCED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

3

EXSC 5107ADVANCED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB AND RESEARCH

3

EXSC 5108ADVANCED EXERCISE TESTING AND INTERPRETATION

3

EXSC 5112RESEARCH AND DESIGN IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

3

EXSC 5113APPLICATION OF QUANTITATIVE METHODS AND COMPUTERS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

3

Research Focus 4

Select one Focus:

EXSC 5114THESIS SEMINAR EXERCISE SCIENCE

3

EXSC 5115THESIS ADVISEMENT IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

1

or

Practical Focus 5

EXSC 5116ADVANCED INTERNSHIP IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

5

Total Credit Hours: 34-35