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EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE — HUMAN PERFORMANCE

The master of science in exercise and sport science-human performance is a multi-disiplinary program of advanced study in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor behavior, and sports psychology. The purpose of this program is to give the student a balanced background in the science of human movement and provide skills useful in research and occupational settings.

Graduates are prepared to:

— conduct applied research in university and corporate settings

— pursue advanced scholarly study and research related to the four areas of human performance

— incorporate scientific knowledge of human performance into professions in exercise science and allied health settings.

Graduates are employed in:

— athletic clubs and health and wellness centers

— private, industrial, and hospital fitness centers

— clinical testing centers and laboratories

— physical performance training centers

— community and youth sport organizations

— strength and conditioning programs for athletes

— sports medicine centers

Prerequisite Courses (or equivalent):

			Credits
ESS	205	Human Anatomy	3
ESS	206	Human Physiology	3
ESS	302	Physiology of Exercise	2
ESS	303	Biomechanics	2

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Thirty-two credits are required in this program. A minimum of 16 credits must be earned in graduate-only level courses. Students select either the thesis or non-thesis option and a minimum of five courses must be completed from Category B.

Category A —Research

(12 or 6 credits)

Thesis Option (12 credits)

			Credits
EFN	730	Introduction to Research	3
EFN	735	Interpretation of Statistical Data	3
ESS	799	Research: Master’s Thesis	6

Non-thesis Option (6 credits)

				Credits
EFN		736	Interpretation of Current Research	3
		and
Select one of the following:
EFN	735		Interpretation of Statistical Data	3
ESS		752	Assessment of Physical Education and Athletics	3

Category B — Core Requirements

(13-15 credits)

Students must complete a minimum of five courses.

			Credits
ESS	749	Psychological Aspects of Sport	3
ESS	750	Mechanics of Movement	3
ESS	751	Analysis of Movement	3
ESS	761	Lab Techniques in Human Performance — Biomechanics	2
ESS	762	Laboratory Techniques in Human Performance — Exercise Physiology	3
ESS	763	Lab Techniques in Human Performance — Motor Learning	2
ESS	768	Psychomotor Bases of Skilled Performance	3
ESS	770	Physiology of Activity	3

Category C — *Electives

(thesis option — 7-9 credits)

(non-thesis option — 13-15 credits)

			Credits
ESS	680	Injury Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation	2
ESS	739	Current Issues in Sport Law	3
ESS	742	Perceptual Motor Development of Children	3
ESS	766	Sports in American Culture	3
ESS	769	Application of Muscle Physiology to Strength/ Power Training	3
ESS	780	Organization and Administration of Adult Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs	3
ESS	782	Electrocardiography	3
ESS	783	Graded Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription	3
ESS	784	Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology	3
ESS	789	Internship: Human Performance	3
**ESS	794	Readings in Sports Psychology	1-3
ESS	795	Independent Study (maximum of 6 credits)	1-3
**ESS	796	Readings in Biomechanics	1-3
**ESS	797	Readings in Exercise Physiology	1-3
**ESS	798	Readings in Motor Learning	1-3
BIO	718	Advanced Human Physiology I	4
BIO	719	Advanced Human Physiology II	4

* other courses may be selected with the consent of the programs director
** Total combined credits for all readings classes may be no greater than three