Applied Health and Sport Sciences M.S.
CIP: 310599
The curriculum is composed of courses that present an in-depth knowledge base for the area of applied health and sport sciences. The courses and requirements in the program will allow students the opportunity to expand not only their knowledge, but also skills and competencies. Upon completion of the graduate program in Applied Health and Sport Sciences, students will possess the following competencies:
- Demonstrate knowledge in key areas of health and sport science, including the physical, psychological, and environmental aspects of human performance.
- Demonstrate research and inquiry competencies by completing the research core, by writing a research paper.
- Demonstrate professional and appropriate dispositions.
Program Requirements
This program of study is designed to prepare students to work, manage and interact in a variety of health, wellness, and physical activity and sport settings. Students who have not met prerequisite requirements for listed courses will be required to complete these prerequisites as part of their degree program.
Courses
| HPER 22636 | Research Methods in Health, Physical Education and Recreation | 3 |
| HPER 22665 | Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Data | 3 |
| HPER 22690 | Research Project | 1 to 4 |
| REC 45633 | Research Report Writing | 1 |
| HPER 22681 | Administration of Health, Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
| HPER 22632 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HPER 22534 | Evidence Based Practice in Health Science and Wellness | 2 |
| HPER 22515 | Issues in Sport | 3 |
| HPER 22512 | Socio-Psychological Aspects of Human Performance | 3 |
| HPER 22555 | Intervention and Strategies for Health Behavior Change | 3 |
| HPER 22536 | Mechanical Analysis of Sports Skills | 3 |
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| HPER 22529 | Theory and Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning/Personal Training | 3 |
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| HPER 22532 | Exercise Testing, Prescription, and Analysis of Cardiac Function | 3 |
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| HPER 22680 | Health Sciences Field Experience | 1 to 3 |
M.S. Applied Health and Sport Sciences Program Completion Requirements
In addition to successful completion of Steps to Graduation, successful completion of the following School of Health Science and Wellness requirements are required:
- Completion of an approved fieldwork experience of 200 hours*
- Completion of a degree audit.
- Successful passage of Comprehensive Exams.
- Research paper.
*Students who have completed at least 200 hours of field experience in a related content area can request a course substitution for field experience. The past field experience must be documented and the course substitution must be approved by the graduate coordinator.
Total Credit Hours: 33