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2014-2015 University Catalog

Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion, MS

Banner Code:  E1-MS-EFHP

This 36-credit master’s of science degree in exercise, fitness, and health promotion takes a science-based approach toward the fields of athletic training, biomechanics, and strength and conditioning. This degree prepares students to become professionals capable of applying evidenced-based scientific principles. Completion of this degree prepares students for employment in human performance and allied health related professions or the pursuit of further academic study (doctoral programs). This program offers the traditional research masters’ thesis or a research project option.

This program of study is offered by the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism (RHT) within the College of Education and Human Development .

For policies governing all graduate degrees, see the Academic Policies  section of the catalog.

Application Requirements

In addition to fulfilling admission requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admission  section of this catalog, applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in a discipline related to the field of kinesiology, exercise science, or athletic training. All applicants are required to submit results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), three letters of reference (two from professors), resume, official transcripts, and a 500 word statement outlining their background and experience and future career goals. Successful applicants usually have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Admission to the program is competitive. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee admission. Successful completion of an undergraduate course in statistics and physics is strongly recommended.

Course Work

All students are required to complete core courses. Students must also complete elective courses and a capstone thesis or research project.

Required Courses (15 credits)

Electives (15 credits)

Students must choose 9 EFHP elective credits. Students must choose 6 additional graduate credits with Program Coordinator approval from the following:

Thesis or Project (6 credits)

Notes

 In the Thesis Option, students complete

  (3 credits) and   (3 credits). In EFHP 598, students develop independent research proposals. Then, in consultation with the EFHP Graduate Coordinator, students select two additional faculty members to form a three-member thesis committee. One committee member may be selected from faculty outside of the program. Students may not register for thesis credit until the student’s thesis committee and the EFHP Graduate Coordinator have approved a proposal. Once the committee approves the proposal, students register for thesis credit and conduct their independent research projects.

In the Research Project Option, students complete

  (3 credits) and   (3 credits). In the topics course, students conduct a directed research project with an EFHP faculty member that is aligned with the faculty member’s research agenda. Then, in the project course, students work with the EFHP faculty member to develop a paper and presentation in the format of submission to a peer-reviewed journal and presentation at professional conferences, respectively.

Total: 36 credits