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MS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
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Program Overview
The MS program in Exercise Science is supported with well-equipped research facilities, including three-dimensional video capabilities, electromyography, and force platforms, as well as equipment for measurement of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary function, bone mineral density, body composition, functional muscular capacity, blood lactate, and motor unit discharge. Graduate students in this program are expected to participate in ongoing faculty-directed research programs.
Admission Requirements
The Exercise Science Graduate Program Committee makes admission decisions. Students will be admitted to the program based upon enrollment availability and their ability to meet the following recommended entrance requirements.
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Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
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Acceptable undergraduate transcripts including an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
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The equivalent of an undergraduate major in kinesiology, exercise science or related discipline
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On the 130-170 scale, GRE scores are generally above 151 for Quantitative Reasoning and abaoe 150 for Verbal Reasoning.
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Three letters of recommendation indicating the capability, interest, maturity, and scholarly potential of the candidate for graduate study
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Acceptance by a primary advisor
Recommended prerequisites for Biomechanics include:
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Math through calculus
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Anatomy
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One year of physics
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Computer programming experience
Recommended prerequisites for Exercise Physiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology include:
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One year of biology
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Two years of chemistry
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One year of physics
Recommended prerequisites for Motor Control and Sports Medicine include:
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Math through calculus
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Anatomy and physiology
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One year of biological or physical science
Admission is selective and competitive, based on the number of well-qualified applicants and the limits of available faculty and facilities. Those who meet stated minimum academic requirements are not guaranteed admission, nor are those who fail to meet those requirements necessarily precluded from admission, if they offer other appropriate strengths. See the Admission Information chapter in this catalog for additional information.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
The Master of Science with a major in Exercise Science requires 27 credits of coursework at the 600 or 800 level, and 6 credits of thesis. The 27 credits of coursework are specified in the individual planned programs of study, and must include 18-21 credits of coursework in courses within Exercise Science, and 6-9 credits of coursework in cognate areas as specified by the requirements for each concentration.
Master of Science in Exercise Science
Concentration: Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology is a science that studies the effect of physical activity on the systems of the human body. Opportunities are available in scientific research, physiological assessment, cardiac rehabilitation, and exercise prescription. Students in the MS program in exercise physiology are required to conduct research and complete a thesis.
Credit Requirements:
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Credits within Exercise Science |
18-21 |
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Cognate areas outside Exercise Science |
6-9 |
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Thesis |
6 |
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Total number of required credits |
33 |
A. Required Credits Within Exercise Science
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KAAP 601 |
Research Methods |
3 |
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KAAP 602 |
Data Analysis and Interpretation in Health Sciences |
3 |
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KAAP 603 |
Seminar in Exercise Science (4 semesters required) |
3 |
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KAAP 655 |
Advanced Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
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KAAP 804 |
Clinical Measures in Exercise Physiology |
3 |
At least one of the following courses
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KAAP675 |
Clinical Exercise Physiology |
3 |
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KAAP802 |
Human Cardiovascular Control |
3 |
Total from Area A 18-21
B. A minimum of 2 courses from the following:
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KAAP665 |
12 Lead ECG Interpretation |
3 |
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KAAP650 |
Life Span Motor Development |
3 |
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KAAP651 |
Neuromechanical Basis of Movement |
3 |
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KAAP675 |
Clinical Exercise Physiology |
3 |
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KAAP666 |
Special Problem |
1-6 |
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KAAP607 |
Motor Learning and Control |
3 |
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HDFS605 |
Impact of Aging on the Family |
3 |
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BISC675 |
Cardiopulmonary Physiology |
3 |
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KAAP615 |
Advanced Mammalian Physiology I |
4 |
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KAAP616 |
Advanced Mammalian Physiology II |
4 |
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STAT615 |
Design and Analysis of Experiments |
3 |
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STAT617 |
Multivariate Methods |
3 |
Total from Area B 6-9
KAAP869 |
Thesis in Exercise Physiology |
6 |
Total from Area C 6
Master of Science in Exercise Science
Concentration: Biomechanics
Biomechanics is an interdisciplinary science that objectively interprets movement in living organisms. Emphasis is placed on techniques of measuring kinematic and kinetic characteristics of living organisms and on mathematical methods of analysis. Students in the MS program in biomechanics are required to conduct research and complete a thesis.
Credit Requirements:
Credits within Exercise Science 18-21
Credits in Cognate Areas 6-9
Thesis 6
Total number of required credits 33
A. Courses Required Within Exercise Science
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KAAP601 |
Research Methods |
3 |
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KAAP602 |
Data Analysis and Interpretation in Health Sciences |
3 |
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KAAP603 |
Seminar in Exercise Science (3 semesters) |
3 |
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KAAP627 |
Biomechanical Methods |
3 |
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KAAP617 |
Introduction to Laboratory Instrumentation |
3 |
At least one of the following courses:
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KAAP687 |
Seminar in Biomechanics |
3 |
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KAAP688 |
Electromyographic Kinesiology |
3 |
Total Credits from Area A 18-21
B. A minimum of 2 courses from the following list:
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BMSC686 |
Mathematics for Biomechanics |
3 |
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KAAP650 |
Life Span Motor Development |
3 |
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KAAP655 |
Advanced Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
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KAAP607 |
Motor Learning and Control |
3 |
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KAAP666 |
Special Problem |
3 |
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MEEG612 |
Biomechanics of Human Movement |
3 |
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MEEG682 |
Clinical Biomechanics |
3 |
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MEEG683 |
Orthopedic Biomechanics |
3 |
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STAT615 |
Design and Analysis of Experiments |
3 |
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STAT617 |
Multivariate Methods |
3 |
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EDUC862 |
Design and Analysis of Experiments |
3 |
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PHYT604 |
Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics |
3 |
Total Credits from Area B 6-9
C.
Total Credits from Area C 6
Master of Science in Exercise Science
Concentration: Motor Control
Motor control is an interdisciplinary science that focuses on neural, physical, and behavioral aspects of the development and regulation of human movement. Emphasis is placed on changes that occur across the lifespan or due to pathology, and adaptations that occur in response to motor learning or exercise training. Students in the MS program in Motor Control are required to conduct research and complete a thesis.
Credit Requirements:
Credits within Exercise Science 18
Credits in Cognate Areas 9
Thesis 6
Total number of required credits 33
A. Courses Required Within Exercise Science
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KAAP601 |
Research Methods |
3 |
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KAAP602 |
Data Analysis and Interpretation in Health Sciences |
3 |
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KAAP603 |
Seminar in Exercise Science (3 semesters required) |
3 |
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KAAP607 |
Motor Learning and Behavior |
3 |
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KAAP651 |
Neurophysiological Basis of Movement |
3 |
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KAAP808 |
Seminar in Motor Behavior |
3 |
Total Credits from Area A 18
B. A minimum of 3 courses from the following:
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KAAP615 |
Advanced Mammalian Physiology I |
4 |
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KAAP616 |
Advanced Mammalian Physiology II |
4 |
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KAAP650 |
Life Span Motor Development |
3 |
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KAAP666 |
Special Problem |
3 |
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KAAP617 |
Introduction to Lab Instrumentation |
3 |
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KAAP627 |
Biomechanical Methods |
3 |
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STAT615 |
Design and Analysis of Experiments |
3 |
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STAT617 |
Multivariate Methods |
3 |
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EDUC682 |
Design and Analysis of Experiments |
3 |
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EDUC823 |
Learning and Development |
3 |
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PSYC612 |
Human Psychophysiology |
3 |
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PSYC626 |
Advanced Neuroanatomy |
3 |
Total Credits from Area B 9
C.
Total Credits from Area C 6
Master of Science in Exercise Science
Concentration: Sports Medicine
Credit Requirements:
Credits within Exercise Science 18
Credits in Cognate Areas 9
Thesis 6
Total number of required credits 33
A. Courses Required Within Exercise Science
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KAAP601 |
Research Methods |
3 |
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KAAP602 |
Data Analysis and Interpretation in Health Sciences |
3 |
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KAAP603 |
Seminar in Exercise Science (3 semesters) |
3 |
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KAAP604 |
Sensorimotor Characteristics of Injury |
3 |
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KAAP605 |
Pathoetiology of Musculoskeletal Injury |
3 |
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KAAP606 |
Evidence-Based Sports Medicine |
3 |
Total Credits from Area A 18
B. A minimum of 3 courses from the following:
(At least 2 courses must come from the same cognate area)
Motor Control
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KAAP607 |
Motor Learning and Control |
3 |
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KAAP650 |
Life Span Motor Development |
3 |
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KAAP651 |
Neurophysiological Basis of Human Movement |
3 |
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KAAP808 |
Seminar in Motor Behavior |
3 |
Biomechanics
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KAAP688 |
Electromyographic Kinesiology |
3 |
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KAAP617 |
Introduction to Laboratory Instrumentation |
3 |
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KAAP627 |
Biomechancial Methods |
3 |
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KAAP687 |
Seminar in Biomechanics |
3 |
Exercise Physiology
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KAAP615 |
Advanced Mammalian Physiology I |
4 |
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KAAP616 |
Advanced Mammalian Physiology II |
4 |
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KAAP655 |
Advanced Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
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KAAP665 |
12 Lead ECG Interpretation |
3 |
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KAAP675 |
Clinical Exercise Physiology |
3 |
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KAAP802 |
Human Cardiovascular Control |
3 |
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KAAP804 |
Clinical Measures in Exercise Physiology |
3 |
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KAAP840 |
Advanced Human Anatomy |
3 |
Research Design and Statistics
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BISC643 |
Biological Data Analysis |
3 |
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STAT615 |
Design and Analysis of Experiments |
3 |
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STAT617 |
Multivariate Methods |
3 |
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EDUC862 |
Design and Analysis of Experiments |
3 |
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KAAP666 |
Special Problem |
3 |
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Total Credits from Area B 9
C.
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KAAP869 |
Thesis in Sports Medicine |
6 |
Total Credits from Area C 6
Master of Science in Exercise Science
Concentration: Clinical Exercise Physiology
The concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology provides students with the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of and hands-on experiences in preventive and rehabilitative practices for patients with cardiopulmonary, metabolic, and musculoskeletal diseases as well as apparently healthy and low risk populations. The Clinical Exercise Physiologist Specialization is designed to be a 2 year, non-thesis program. Students wishing to pursue research careers or doctoral degrees may choose to complete the thesis requirements in Exercise Physiology.
Credit Requirements:
Credits within Exercise Science 20
Elective Credits 9
Internship 9
Total number of required credits 38
A. Courses Required within Exercise Science
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KAAP655 |
Advanced Exercise Physiology |
3 |
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KAAP665 |
12 Lead ECG Interpretation |
3 |
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KAAP675 |
Clinical Exercise Physiology |
3 |
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KAAP615 |
Advanced Mammalian Physiology I |
4 |
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KAAP616 |
Advanced Mammalian Physiology II |
4 |
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KAAP804 |
Clinical Measures in Exercise Physiology |
3 |
Total from Area A 20
B. A minimum of 3 courses from the following:
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KAAP651 |
Neurophysiological Basis of Movement |
3 |
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NTDT615 |
Advanced Nutrition and Physical Activity |
3 |
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NTDT640 |
Nutrition and Aging |
3 |
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NTDT680 |
Exercise, Nutrition and Bone Health |
3 |
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KAAP802 |
Human Cardiovascular Control |
3 |
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HLPR809 |
Health Behavior Theory |
3 |
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HLPR815 |
Health and Older Adults |
3 |
Total from Area B 9
C. Internship
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KAAP671 |
Clinical Exercise Physiology Internship |
9 |
Total from Area C 9
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