Exercise Science - Exercise Physiology Concentration (MS)

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 or faculty approved research project.

Credit Requirements:

Credits within Exercise Science: 15-18 credits
Credits in Cognate Areas: 6-9 credits
Research or Thesis: 3 - 6 credits
Total number of required credits: 30 credits

A. Required Credits Within Exercise Science

KAAP 601 - Research Methods Credit(s): 3
KAAP 602 - Data Analysis and Interpretation in Health Sciences Credit(s): 3
KAAP 655 - Advanced Physiology of Exercise Credit(s): 3
KAAP 804 - Clinincal Measures in Exercise Physiology

At least one of the following courses:

KAAP 675 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 4

Total from Area A - 15-18 credits

B. A minimum of 2 courses from the following:

BISC 605 - Advanced Mammalian Physiology Credit(s): 4
KAAP 665 - 12 Lead ECG Interpretation Credit(s): 3
KAAP 651 - Neurophysiological Basis of Human Movement Credit(s): 3
KAAP 675 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 4
KAAP 666 - SPECIAL PROBLEM Credit(s): 1-12
KAAP 607 - Motor Learning and Control Credit(s): 3
HDFS 605 - Impact of Aging on the Family Credit(s): 3
BISC 675 - Cardiovascular Physiology Credit(s): 3
KAAP 616 - Advanced Mammalian Physiology II Credit(s): 4
STAT 615 - Design and Analysis of Experiments Credit(s): 3

Total from Area B - 6-9 credits

C. A Minimum of 3 Credits from the following list:

KAAP 868 - Research Credit(s): 1-12 *
KAAP 869 - Master’s Thesis Credit(s): 1-6 **

Notes:

*Students not completing a Thesis will register for 3 - 6 credits of KAAP 868 .

**Students completing a Thesis will register for 6 credits of KAAP 869 .