EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE - HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Program Requirements
The Master of Science degree in Exercise and Sport
Science-Human Performance is an interdisciplinary program of
study for those interested in learning and applying scientific
principles to training of physically active individuals and
athletes at all levels (e.g. recreational, high school, college,
professional). Areas of study include physiology, biomechanics,
and motor learning. Students in Human Performance can choose an
emphasis in applied sport science or strength and conditioning.
Students select a thesis option (32 credits) or a non-thesis (32
credits). Students choosing the non-thesis option must
successfully complete written comprehensive examinations at the
end of the program. At least one-half of the credits must be
earned at the 700 level.
Students interested in studying the responses and adaptations
to the training of athletes, pursuing a career as a sport coach
or strength and conditioning coach, or working in
fitness/athletic enhancement centers are encouraged to apply to
this graduate program.
Graduate Preparation Goals:
·
Serve as head or assistant strength and conditioning coach for
high school, DI, DII or DIII university sports or professional
and semi-professional sports.
· Prepare sport coaches to apply sport science to their training
programs.
· Serve as fitness professional in health club, fitness facility
or corporate fitness facility
· Pursue a doctoral degree and career as an exercise scientist
(teaching and research at the university level)
Application deadline is February 1 of each year for fall semester.
At least one-half of the credits must be earned at the 700
level. Students choosing the non-thesis option must successfully
complete written comprehensive examinations at the end of the
program.
APPLIED SPORT SCIENCE EMPHASIS
Prerequisite courses (or equivalent) and requirements for admission:
| GRE Scores | Credits | |
| ESS 205 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| ESS 206 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| ESS 302 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| ESS 303 | Biomechanics | 3 |
Course Requirements: (32 credits)
| Category A -Research
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) | ||
| EFN 730 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| EFN 735 | Interpretation of Statistical Data | 3 |
| Category B - Core Requirements (11-12 credits) | Credits | |
| ESS 750 | Mechanics and Analysis of Movement | 3 |
| ESS 768 | Psychomotor Bases of Skilled Performance | 3 |
| ESS 770 | Physiology of Activity | 3 |
| One of the following: | ||
| ESS 761 | Lab Techniques - Biomechanics | 2 |
| ESS 762 | Lab Techniques - Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| ESS 763 | Laboratory Techniques - Motor Learning | 2 |
| Category C – Electives (other courses may
be selected with consent of program director) Thesis Option (8-9 credits) Non-thesis Option (14-15 credits) |
Credits | |
| ESS 545 | Planning Facilities in Physical Activity and Sport | 3 |
| ESS 560 | Clinical Forum - Appropriate Topics | 6 max. |
| ESS 732 | Advanced Athletic Activity Injury Management | 3 |
| ESS 733 | Advanced Athletic Training Clinical | 3 |
| ESS 734 | Effective Instruction in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ESS 739 | Current Issues in Sport Law | 3 |
| ESS 740 | Reading/Writing in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ESS 742 | Perceptual Motor Development of Children | 3 |
| ESS 747 | Advanced Principles of Athletic Enhancement | 3 |
| ESS 749 | Psychological Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| ESS 766 | Sports in American Culture | 3 |
| ESS 769 | Application of Muscle Physiology to Strength/Power Training | 3 |
| ESS 784 | Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology | 3 |
| ESS 789 | Internship: Human Performance | 3 |
| ESS 794 | 1-3 | |
| ESS 795 | Independent Study | 1-3,6 max. |
| ESS 796 | 1-3 | |
| ESS 797 | 1-3 | |
| ESS 798 | 1-3 | |
| BIO 524 | Endocrinology | 3 |
| BIO 535 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIO 565 | Neurophysiology | 3 |
| BIO 718 | Advanced Human Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 719 | Advanced Human Physiology II | 4 |
*Total combined credits for all reading
classes may be no greater than three.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING EMPHASIS
Prerequisite courses (or equivalent)
and requirements for admission:
| GRE Scores | Credits | |
| ESS 205 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| ESS 206 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| ESS 302 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| ESS 303 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| ESS 368 | Strength Training Theory and Techniques or Undergraduate Internship in related area. Two letters of recommendation, CSCS preferred. |
3 |
Course Requirements: (32 credits)
| Category A – Research 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) | ||
| EFN 730 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| EFN 735 | Interpretation of Statistical Data | 3 |
| Category B - Core Requirements
(18 credits) |
Credits | |
| ESS 747 | Advanced Principles in Athletic Enhancement | 3 |
| ESS 750 | Mechanics & Analysis of Movement | 3 |
| ESS 768 | Psychomotor Bases of Skilled Performance | 3 |
| ESS 769 | Application of Muscle Physiology to Strength/Power Training | 3 |
| ESS 770 | Physiology of Activity | 3 |
| ESS 789 | Internship: Human Performance | 3 |
| Category C – Electives (other courses may be
selected with consent of program director) Thesis Option (2 credits minimum) Non-Thesis Option (8 credits minimum) |
Credits | |
| ESS 545 | Planning Facilities in Physical Therapy Activity and Sport | 3 |
| ESS 560 | Clinical Forum – Appropriate Topics | 2-3, 6 max. |
| ESS 702 | Sport Administration | 2 |
| ESS 738 | Financial Management for Sport Program | 3 |
| ESS 739 | Current Issues in Sport Law | 3 |
| ESS 749 | Psychological Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| ESS 754 | Sport Marketing | 3 |
| ESS 760 | Problems in Athletics | 3 |
| ESS 766 | Sports in American Culture | 3 |
| ESS 795 | Independent Study | 1-3, 6 max. |
RESEARCH EMPHASIS (Thesis only)
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY -
This emphasis is currently not available.
RESEARCH EMPHASIS (Thesis only)
BIOMECHANICS -
This emphasis currently is not available.