Program Overview
The Master of Education in Exercise Science program helps students develop skills to organize and lead exercise programs in a variety of settings, including cardiac rehabilitation centers, corporate and hospital-based wellness programs, and private physical fitness enterprises. The primary focus of study is exercise physiology and its applications to physical activity programs. The program has a Laboratory-based hands-on approach to learning and applying the principles of exercise science. All graduate courses are offered online or in the evenings to accommodate students with other commitments.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be prepared for careers in:
- Clinical/Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Sports Performance
- Health and Fitness, and/or Strength Training and Conditioning
- Research
- Corporate Wellness
Admission Requirements
- Application to the College of Graduate Studies for admission to the Master of Education program in Exercise Science. An area of specialization must be noted on the admission application form.
- Submission of one official transcript from each college and/or university where existing degrees were completed. Transcripts must be official transcripts in a sealed envelope
- Click here to view minimum GPA and Standardized test requirements and waiver procedures.
- Graduate Student Fact Sheet
Degree Completion Requirements
33 credit hours leading to a degree.
PROGRAM OF STUDY COLLEGE CORE (10 HOURS): |
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HPR 601 - Research Methods in Health & Human Performance |
PED 565 - Law & Policy Studies In Sport & Physical Education OR |
HED 588 - Ethics and Health Behavior |
PED 572 - Physiology of Aging OR |
HPR 606 - Human Development |
SPECIALIZATION (17-18 CREDITS) REQUIRED: |
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HED 575 - Nutrition & Physical Activity |
PED 570 - Exercise Testing and Prescription |
PED 675 - Physiology of Human Performance I |
PED 676 - Physiology of Human Performance II |
HPR 680 - Practicum OR |
HPR 681 - Practicum (register for 4 credits if elective totals three) |
ELECTIVES (SELECT TWO COURSES BASED ON ADVISOR APPROVAL) |
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HED 570 - Pathophysiology of Disease |
HED 574 - Stress Management |
HED 577 - Social Issues & Needs in Nutrition |
HED 584 - Food Politics and Obesity |
HED 585 - Worksite Health Promotion |
HED 588 - Ethics and Health Behavior |
PED 572 - Physiology of Aging |
PED 593 - Sport Nutrition |
PED 593 - Pathophysiology of Obesity |
PED 594 - Biomechanics |
PED 595 - Training & Conditioning |
PED 672 - Lab Techniques in Exercise Science |
PED 677 - Prevention & Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Disease |
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM (REGISTER FOR HPR 691 IF NO OTHER COURSE THAT SEMESTER, 0 CREDITS) |
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HPR 698 |
Project (1-4 credits) |
HPR 699 |
Thesis (1-4 credits) |