Academic Bulletin

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EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES - Dept. Code: ESS

• Doctoral Program

DEGREE PROGRAMS

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (M.S.Ed.)

• Exercise Physiology
• 5 Year Master’s Degree program: BS & MS Ed. Combined program in Exercise Physiology
• Sport Administration

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.)

• Exercise Physiology

CERTIFICATE

• Women’s Health

M.S. Ed. in Exercise Physiology courses include:

5 – Year Program in Exercise Physiology –A Program for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Exercise Physiology. Courses include:

ESS155	Biological and Health Related Bases of Exercise
ESS184	Athletic and Sport Injuries
ESS202	Applied Nutrition for Health and Performance (recommended elective)
ESS221	Introduction to Exercise: Bioenergetics and Skeletal Muscle Physiology
ESS222	Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Neuromuscular
ESS245	Kinesiology
ESS246	Gross Anatomy
ESS310	Elements of Sport Psychology
ESS321	Introduction to Systemic Exercise Physiology
ESS322	Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Cardiorespiratory
ESS365	Principles of Exercise Prescription
ESS366	Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Assessment
ESS421	Systemic Exercise Physiology
ESS457	Clinical Internship in Exercise and Sport Sciences
ESS466	Principles of Exercise Prescription: Neuromuscular
ESS477	Advanced Nutrition for Sport and Fitness
ESS520	Cellular Exercise Physiology
ESS530	Laboratory: Techniques in Functional Evaluation of Skeletal Muscle
ESS541	Neurophysiology
ESS646	Research Methods in Exercise & Sport Sciences
ESS579	Prescription/Assessment Cardiovascular
ESS586	Exercise Prescription Assessment Lab
EPS671	Research Design ANOVA Method
ESS699	Special Project ESS
ESSXXX	Elective
ESSXXX	Elective

Sport Administration - A program for persons interested in athletic sport administration or recreation and leisure sports administration. Courses include(*indicates required courses):

ESS562	Fiscal Management in Sport Administration*
ESS563	Facilities & Event Management*
ESS564	Sport Marketing*
ESS565	Legal Aspects of Sports and Exercise Science*
ESS566	Organization & Administration of Sport Programs
ESS567	Elements of Sport Psychology
ESS573	Sport Governance
ESS574	Ethical Decision Making in Sport and the Professions*
ESS575	Essential Leadership Skills in Sport and the Professions*
ESS590	Special Topics in Exercise & Sport Sciences
ESS603	Contemporary Issues in Exercise and Sport Sciences
ESS646	Research Methods*
ESS696 /697/698	Graduate/Clinical Field Experiences in Exercise and Sport Sciences
ESS699	Special Project in Exercise and Sport Sciences*
ESS710	Master's Thesis
ESSXXX	Restricted Electives

Sports Medicine with a concentration in Exercise Physiology - A program for persons interested in the medical aspects of sports injuries including prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Courses include:

ESS521	Systemic Exercise Physiology
ESS525	Advanced Kinesiology
ESS588	Gross Anatomy for Exercise & Sport Sciences
Option I Choose from the following:
ESS577	Advanced Nutrition for Sports and Fitness
ESS579	Principles of Exercise Prescription/Assessment: Cardiovascular
ESS580	Principals of Exercise  Prescription: Neuromuscular
ESS586	Exercise Prescription Assessment Laboratory
Option II Choose from the following:
ESS583	Sports Medicine for the Female Athlete
ESS584	Energetics of Obesity
ESS641	Aging: Physiological Changes and Their Implications of Training
ESS645	Special Sport Populations
Professional Preparation : Choose 1-2 from the following:
ESS523	Advanced Techniques in Athletic Training I
ESS524	Advanced Techniques in Athletic Training II
ESS532	Sports Injuries Prevention & Treatment
ESS575	Essential Leadership Skills in Sport and the Professions
ESS696/697	Graduate Clinical Field Experience in ESS
Thesis Track: 12 Credits
EPS671	Group Comparative Research Design & ANOVA Methods
ESS646	Research Methods in Exercise & Sport Sciences
ESS710	Master's Thesis (6 credit hours)
Project Track: 9 Credits
EPS671	Group Comparative Research Design & ANOVA Methods
ESS646	Research Methods in Exercise & Sport Sciences
ESS699	Special Project in Exercise and Sport Sciences*

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DOCTORAL PROGRAM

The Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences also offers a doctoral program in Exercise Physiology. Coursework specialization is available in this program for persons interested in clinical and research orientation in the area of exercise physiology. Courses include:

Courses in Research Competencies (15 credits) and outside supporting field (12 credits) are also required.

Certificate in Women’s Health - A certificate in women's health is available for those wishing to specialize in research issues, trends, and physiological concerns of women across the female lifespan.  These courses may be considered as part of their outside supporting field in the doctoral program and include:

ESS681	Issues Specific to Women's Health
ESS682	Psychosocial Issues in Women's Health
ESS683	Sports Medicine for the Female Athlete
ESS684	Energetics of Obesity
Note: The Women's Health Certificate consists of 12 credits with a grade of "B" or higher in this specialty.  Students will receive a certificate of completion upon completing all coursework in this specialty area.

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