Exercise and Health Sciences, M.S.

The graduate program in Exercise and Health Sciences leads to a Master of Science degree. Exercise and Health Sciences graduate students may select one of three concentration areas: Sport Science, Public Health, or Clinical Exercise Physiology. The Sport Science concentration prepares students for careers as sport coaches, sport scientists, strength and conditioning professionals, and exercise specialists, where their primary duties are initiating, directing, and evaluating exercise and testing programs for athletes or healthy individuals. The Public Health concentration provides a broad background in public health and prevention, epidemiology, biostatistics, and other related disciplines. This concentration is ideal for individuals seeking employment in health-related fields or for practicing health and medical professionals who seek to further their education at the graduate level. The Clinical Exercise Physiology concentration prepares students for careers where their primary role is testing or prescribing exercise for people with chronic disease or long-term injuries. Graduates pursue careers in applied clinical practice and research. Graduates of all concentrations are adequately trained for entrance into terminal degree programs.

Admissions

Applicants to the Exercise and Health Science program who are not adequately prepared with an exercise or basic science background may be required to complete leveling courses in preparation for the graduate program. The student’s faculty adviser determines prerequisite course requirements.