Master of Arts (Specialization in Exercise Physiology)

The specialization in exercise physiology requires the completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours. Non-thesis option students must pass a comprehensive written examination in the field of study during the last semester of their work.

Financial Support
A limited number of graduate assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis each year.

Facilities
The program is housed in Moore Hall which contains well-equipped laboratories, teaching space, and study areas.

Exercise Science Core (15 hours)

BER 540 Statistical Methods in Education
KIN 506 Techniques of Research
KIN 507 Laboratory Techniques
KIN 592 Exercise Physiology
KIN 593 Organization & Implementation of Adult Fitness Programs

The remaining 15 hours for the degree may be taken from either or both of the emphases below.

Research Emphasis (15 hours)

BER 545 Analysis of Variance in Education
BSC 524 Human Physiology I
KIN 692 Seminar in Exercise Physiology
KIN 596 Independent Study
KIN 598 Research not Related to Thesis
KIN 599 Thesis Research
NHM 501 Nutrition for Health Professionals
PY 651 Physiological Psychology
BSC 550 Biochemistry/Molecular Biology I

Adult Fitness Emphasis (15 hours)

KIN 585 Laboratory and Field Experience
KIN 598 Research not Related to Thesis
KIN 599 Thesis Research
KIN 596 Independent Study
HHE 520 Health Behavior
HHE 530 Health Promotional Techniques
HHE 540 Stress-Theory, Disease, & Management
BSC 524 Human Physiology I
NHM 501 Nutrition for Health Professionals
NHM 562 Advanced Nutrition

TOTAL 30 hrs.