2021-2022 Catalog

Master of Sport and Exercise Science

Mission Statement

The mission of the Master of Sport and Exercise Science program is to provide students with up to date knowledge, skills, and abilities to pursue careers whereby they demonstrate best-practices, sound ethical decision making, and advocacy skills for helping individuals improve performance and pursue healthy lifestyle behaviors across the lifespan.

Students who choose Sport and Exercise Science must have Human Anatomy and Physiology as a prerequisite.

Degree Requirements

Capstone Component - 3 hours

Choose one from the following:
MSES 5997Internship

3

MSES 5998Graduate Project

3

MSES 5999Thesis

3

Research Component - 6 hours

MSES 5980Research Methods

3

MSES 5990Quantitative Methods

3

or

MBA 5253Applied Statistics

3

Health Professions Component - 9 hours

Choose three from the following:
MSES 5996Special Topics in Sport and Exercise Science

3

MBA 5060Individual & Organizational Ethics

3

or

SM 5675Sport Law & Ethics

3

PE 5017History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sports

3

PE 5634Pedagogy of Physical Education and Sport

3

SM 5613Administration of Physical/Health Education, Intramurals and Athletics

3

SM 5899Leadership Seminar

3

 

or any advisor approved elective from the following graduate course prefixes: MSES, MAE, MBA, MAT, MSP, PE, or SM

Sport & Exercise Science - 18 hours

MSES 5080Clinical Exercise Physiology

3

MSES 5625Advanced Exercise Testing & Prescription

3

MSES 5650Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Strength & Power Conditioning

3

MSES 5679Applied Psychology in Human Performance

3

MSES 5678Psycho-Socio Aspects of Sport & Exercise

3

PE 5016Motor Learning & Development

3

36 credit hours required for graduation.