Programs of Study

Department of Kinesiology

M.S. Program for Concentration in Applied/Clinical Exercise Physiology ***
(Non-Thesis* or Thesis** option)

Prerequisites (Undergraduate courses must have a grade of C or better)

• Human Anatomy
• Basic Physiology
• Biomechanics (Kinesiology)
• Exercise Physiology
• Tests and Measurements

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
KIN 7503	Dimensions of Aging	3
KIN 7530	Exercise Physiology	3
KIN 7533	Physiological Basis for Exercise Testing in Health and Disease	3
KIN 7534	Exercise in Health and Disease	3
KIN 7535 (or KIN 7537 or 7550)	Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise	3
KIN 7536	Cardiovascular & Respiratory Function in Exercise	3
KIN 7538 ***	Practicum in Cardiac Rehabilitation	6
KIN 7900	Research Methods	3
Electives ****		9
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	Total	36
Recommended Electives [Other courses as approved by student’s advisor]
KIN 4900	Independent Study
KIN 7537	Exercise and Environment
KIN 7539	Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology
KIN 7550	Advanced Exercise Physiology
KIN 7999	Seminar in Selected Topics
BCH 4087	Basic Biochemistry
HEC 4010	Human Nutrition
EXST 4001	Statistical Methods
ELRC 4365	Basic Course in Interpersonal Communications
ELRC 4600	Counseling for Disabling Conditions

* Non-Thesis Option: This option requires the 36 semester hours described above. Although this option does not require a formal thesis, the student is expected to complete a curriculum project that must be approved by his or her advisor, and is required to take a comprehensive examination during the last semester of his or her program of study.

** Thesis Option: Students who wish to write a thesis for this degree, may do so with the approval of his/her advisor. The program of study for this option requires a total of 31 semester hours, does not require KIN 7538 and 6 hours of electives, but does require EXST 4001 (Statistical Methods) and a minimum of 6 hours of KIN 8000 (Thesis Research).

*** Required courses must be completed prior to enrolling in KIN 7538. Students must consult with his/her advisor 1 semester prior to enrolling.

**** Elective courses must be approved by the student’s advisor.

*** This is a list of suggested courses and should be viewed as a model program rather than a required course list. Students should consult with counselors and faculty advisor(s) as to which coursework plan that will prepare them to meet their goals.

M.S. Programs

Applied/Clinical Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiology | Motor Behavior | Pedagogy

Sport Pedagogy | Sport Management

PhD Programs

Exercise Physiology | Motor Behavior | Pedagogy