Exercise Physiology Concentration
Thesis and Non-thesis Option Requirements (34 semester hours)
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Exercise Physiology Concentration is to prepare students for a wide variety of career options within the field of exercise physiology including exercise prescription and research as well as doctoral study.
REQUISITE COURSEWORK
In addition to a baccalaureate degree applicants are expected to have substantial preparation in the sciences which usually includes coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology.
Evaluation of requisite coursework is made at the time of admission to the Concentration. A limited number of deficiencies may be completed while enrolled as a graduate student, but these will not count toward completion of the MA degree.
All applicants must present Graduate Record Examination or Miller Analogy Test results before the application process can be completed. Graduate coursework completed at other institutions may be considered for transfer credit consistent with University Graduate Studies procedures. Application for transfer hours should be submitted along with the regular application materials. The student's advisor, the Graduate Coordinator and the School Director, must approve Substitution(s) of coursework or any program related changes (e.g. option, advisor), using the "Request For Adjustment in Student Program Requirements."
DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS (6 CREDIT HOURS) |
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| ELS 63018 | Ethics in Exercise Leisure and Sport | |
| ELS 63050 | Research Processes in Exercise, Leisure and Sport | |
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (11 CREDIT HOURS) |
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| ELS 65081 | Energy Metabolism & Body Composition | |
| ELS 65082 | Cardio-Respiratory Function | |
| ELS 63-51 | Quantitative and Research Methods | |
| ELS 63095 | Research Seminar | |
OPTION REQUIREMENTS (6 CREDIT HOURS) |
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| A. Thesis Option | ||
| Requires completion of a thesis project for which the student must first register for six hours (not necessarily all at one time) of ELS 63199 (Thesis I) credit, subsequently maintaining continuous registration in ELS 63299 (Thesis II) until completion of the thesis. A nominal fee is assessed for registration in ELS 63299. | ||
| ELS 65199 | Thesis | 6 |
| B. Non-thesis Option | ||
| Requires completion of a combination of six hours of graduate credit as identified below. | ||
| ELS 63098 | Research | 3 |
| and/or | ||
| ELS 65192 | Internship [1] | 3 or 6 |
ELECTIVES [2] (11 SEMESTER HOURS) |
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| Electives may be selected from a wide variety of graduate courses offered throughout the University. Students should check course prerequisites before planning to include a particular course in the program of study. It is expected that students will take at least one course outside the School of Exercise, Leisure & Sport. The following list of possible elective courses are suggestions and do not include all courses which may be relevant to the student's academic program. | ||
| From the School of Exercise, Leisure & Sport | ||
| ELS 50612 | Prac.in Res. Fit. Programs for Elderly | |
| ELS 55065 | Exercise Testing | |
| ELS 60610 | Physiology of Aging | |
| ELS 65080 | Physiological Basis of Exercise | |
| ELS 63098 | Research | |
| ELS 75004 | Biomechanics | |
| ELS 75075 | Muscle Function and Exercise | |
| ELS 75076 | Environmental Stress and Exercise | |
| ELS 75083 | Exercise Energy Metabolism | |
| ELS 75084 | Cardiovascular-Respiratory Dynamics | |
| ELS 75085 | Anthropometry and Body Composition | |
| From the School of Biomedical Sciences | ||
| BMS 60267 | Molecular Pathology I | |
| BMS 60268 | Molecular Pathology II | |
| BMS 60449 | Medical Physiology I | |
| BMS 68611 | Human Gross Anatomy II | |
| BMS 60450 | Medical Physiology II | |
| BMS 60710 | Functional Neuroanatomy | |
| BMS 68610 | Human Gross Anatomy I | |
| From Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Family & Consumer Studies | ||
| BSCI 50020 | Biology of Aging | |
| BSCI 50142 | Bioenergetics | |
| BSCI 50432 | Endocrinology | |
| BSCI 50433 | Mammalian Phys. I (+ 50444: Lab I) | |
| BSCI 50434 | Mammalian Phys. II (+ 50445: Lab II) | |
| BSCI 60431 | Neuroendocrinology | |
| BSCI 60439 | Environmental Physiology | |
| CHEM 50247 | Principles of Biochemistry | |
| FCS 53513 | Advanced Nutrition | |
| FCS 63520 | Nutrition and the Cell | |
| [1] Can be one or two semesters of enrollment, especially if 6 credit hours; non-thesis requirement can be met by 6 hours of 65192 or 3 hours each of 63098 and 65192 | ||
[2] Other electives may be completed, subject to approval of the faculty advisor (use the "Approval of Selected Coursework" form or have advisor initial approval in school file). |
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