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M.S., Exercise Science

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The M.S. in Exercise Science degree equips professionals in physical education, sport, fitness, health and wellness, and health care to expand their understanding of the field of exercise science in one of two areas of concentration: Sport Performance & Rehabilitation or Clinical Exercise Physiology.

The overall program has three student learning outcomes across all areas of emphases:

  1. Students will apply scientific and theoretical concepts in the course sequence offered in the Program, deepening their understanding of the discipline of Exercise Science.
  2. Students will demonstrate analytical thinking while interpreting, evaluating and reporting published research and design, conduct and analyze their own research study(ies). 
  3. Students will exhibit expertise in principles and techniques along with the current technologies/methods used in the assessment of physical fitness and health.

 

Sport Performance & Rehabilitation

The Sport Performance and Rehabilitation concentration provides trained professionals to work as strength and conditioning coaches, rehabilitation specialists, and personal trainers. Students in this concentration are well-prepared for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. 

Clinical Exercise Physiology

The Clinical Exercise Physiology concentration prepares students for careers in exercise physiology, kinesiology, cardiac rehab, and physiotherapy.

Admissions Requirements

Admissions requirements for the Master's in Exercise Science degree include:

  • B.A. or B.S. from an accredited institution
  • Completion of Anatomy and Physiology I and II (or 1 Anatomy Course and 1 Physiology Course) this should total 8 hours with two courses and labs
  • Official transcripts of all work must be submitted
  • Please note students can only start the program in the Fall, some can start in the Spring decided on a case-by-case basis

Curriculum

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

CORE COURSES CREDIT
HOURS
EXSC 700 Seminar in Exercise Science 3
EXSC 711 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3
EXSC 726 Nutrition, Health & Disease 3
EXSC 741 Advanced Research Methods & Design 3
EXSC 762 Advanced Exercise/Fitness Assessment 3
 
Total Core Course Requirements 15

 

MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS CREDIT
HOURS
For CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY concentration
EXSC 712 Cardiovascular Physiology 3
EXSC 763 Exercise Prescription & Chronic Disease Management 3
EXSC 764 Perspectives for Special Populations 3
EXSC 765 Exercise Testing for Clinical Populations 3
 
For SPORT PERFORMANCE & REHABILITATION concentration
EXSC 702 Advanced Methods in Strength & Conditioning 3
EXSC 710 Applied Biomechanics 3
EXSC 713 Rehabilitative Exercise 3
EXSC 727 Nutrition & Human Performance 3

 

ELECTIVES CREDIT
HOURS
Non-Thesis Students - Choose 3*
EXSC 714 Exercise & Immune Function 3
EXSC 728 Motor Learning 3
EXSC 754 Sport Psychology 3
EXSC 760 Business & Entrepreneurship in the Fitness Industry
OR EXSC 798 Thesis Preparation I		 3
EXSC 799 Thesis Preparation II 6
*Non-thesis Students must pass the Comprehensive Scoring Exam  
     
TOTAL FOR MS DEGREE 36

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