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The Master of Science in Exercise Science offers a thesis and non-thesis option. Both options require 36 hours for graduation and have six required core classes:
Required Core Courses:
EXSS 6310: Motor Learning
EXSS 6315: Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Science
EXSS 6316: Data Analysis
EXSS 6333: Evaluation of Cardiorespiratory Adaptation
EXSS 6336: Analysis of Human Movement
EXSS 6337: Evaluation of Neuromuscular Adaptation
Electives:
EXSS 5V71: Special Topics in Exercise and Sport Science
EXSS 5331: Care and Prevention of Exercise and Sports Injuries
EXSS 5332: Critical Analysis of Research
EXSS 5350: Obesity Prevention and Management
EXSS 5352: Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
EXSS 5376: Advanced Strength and Conditioning
EXSS 6300: Independent Study in Exercise and Sport Science
EXSS 6320: Organization and Development of School and Community Recreation Programs
EXSS 6330: Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science
EXSS 6334: Contemporary Coaching Problems
EXSS 6360: Measurement in Exercise and Sport Science
EXSS 6370: Athletic Administration
Plan of Study – Thesis Option (based on 9 credit hours/semester and fall enrollment)
| First Fall Semester | First Spring Semester | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EXSS 6315 Research Methods | EXSS 6316 Data Analysis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EXSS 6333 or EXSS 6336 | EXSS 6310 or EXSS 6337 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elective | Elective |
| Second Fall Semester | Second Spring Semester | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| EXSS 6333 or EXSS 6336 | EXSS 6310 or EXSS 6337 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 6v01 Thesis | Thesis | ||||||||||||||||||
| Elective | Elective |
Plan of Study – Non-Thesis Option* (based on 9 credit hours per semester and fall enrollment)
| First Fall Semester | First Spring Semester | ||||||||||||||
| EXSS 6315 Research Methods | EXSS 6316 Data Analysis | ||||||||||||
| EXSS 6333 or EXSS 6336 | EXSS 6310 or EXSS 6337 | ||||||||||
| Elective | Elective |
| Second Fall Semester | Second Spring Semester | ||||
| EXSS 6333 or EXSS 6336 | EXSS 6310 or EXSS 6337 | ||
| Elective | Elective |
| Elective | Elective |
*In addition to the 36 credit hours, the non-thesis option requires the successful completion of a comprehensive exam during their last semester of coursework.