Exercise Science, MS

The Master of Science degree in Sport Science is designed to meet the needs of the students with interest in sport, health, and fitness professions. The program is discipline-specific with provision for students to choose from four programs of study: Sport Management, Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, and Sport Studies.

Based upon their selected program of study students are prepared for a variety of competitive employment opportunities as clinicians, coaches, finess specialists, and administrators of sport and athletic programs. Students will be able to obtain employment in a variety of settings: including professional, college and amatteur athletics, allied health, corporate fitness, community health and recreation programs, hospital and medical-based exercise programs. Additionally, employment can be found in strength and conditioning facilities working with a variety of athletes as well as tactical programs such as police, firefighters, EMTs, and military settings.

Core Courses: 9

KHSS 602 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
KHSS 634 - Current Literature in Health, Fitness, and Sport Credits: 3
KHSS 640 - Research Methods for Health, Sport, and Physical Activity Credits: 3

Exercise Science: 18

KHSS 514 - Exercise Electrocardiography Credits: 3
KHSS 515 - Wellness Coaching for Lifestyle Behavior Management Credits: 3
KHSS 620 - Exercise Prescription for Chronic Diseases Credits: 3
KHSS 632 - Assessment of Human Physiological Functions Credits: 3
KHSS 643 - Advance Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
KHSS 672 - Epidemiology of Physical Activity Credits: 3
Complete requirements for either the Thesis -or- Non-Thesis option as follows:

Thesis Option: 9

KHSS 795 - Thesis Credits: 3-6 – A minimum of 3 credits is required.
Two courses (6 credits) from the following electives:
KHSS 513 - Physical Activity and Aging Across the Lifespan Credits: 3
KHSS 516 - Functional Training for Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
KHSS 645 - Advanced Teaching Techniques in Physical Education Credits: 3
KHSS 680 - Seminar Credits: 3
Students may select another graduate-level elective with advisor permission. Credits: 3

Non-thesis option: 9

KHSS 625 - Management Concepts in Fitness Credits: 3
KHSS 680 - Seminar Credits: 3
KHSS 698 - Internship Credits: 3-9 – A minimum of 3 credits is required.

Total Credits Required: 36

SLOs

Program Outcome - Apply knowledge in advanced exercise physiology concepts

Indicator - A minimum of 90% or better of all students will obtain a grade of “B” or better on the course term paper

Course(s) - KHSS 643

Category - A

Program Outcome - Demonstrate mastery of intellectual and practical skills necessary to work in health, fitness, and sport settings

Indicator - A minimum of 90% or better of all students will rate an average of at least 4/5 on all questions with a Likert scale assessing overall satisfaction with the Exercise Science Concentration educational experience. The assessment is included as part of the exit survey completed by all students completing an internship. A student’s rating reflects how well their educational experience associated with the Exercise Science program prepared them to meet the expectations of their internship work experience in health, fitness, or sport settings

Course(s) - KHSS 698

Category - B

Program Outcome - Model professional responsibility and ethical judgment in health, fitness, and/or sport settings

Indicator - Students will obtain a score of 90% or better on the final evaluation completed by their internship site supervisor. A minimum of 90% of all students completing internships must meet this standard

Course(s) - KHSS 698

Category - C