2016-2017 University Catalog
Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion, MS
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Banner Code: E1-MS-EFHP
College: College of Education and Human Development
Department: School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism
This 36-credit Master’s of Science degree in Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion takes a science-based approach toward the fields of health and human performance.
The program focuses on the role of physical activity in the promotion of health, fitness and quality of life. The degree promotes scholarly inquiry and cultivates “research-savvy practitioners,” that is professionals able to understand and apply evidence-based scientific principles when working with physically active individuals. Completion of the degree prepares individuals for employment in wellness, health and human performance-related professions or the pursuit of further academic study.
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 should submit:
- Resume: A resume of your educational background and professional work experience
- Three letters of recommendation: At least one reference must be from a professional who can state to your qualifications in your chosen field and one must be from academic faculty member who can attest to your academic ability to successfully pursue graduate level study
- Goals Statement: A carefully written goals statement (up to 500 words) outlining how your background, experiences and graduate study relate to your future career goals
- Transcripts: Current official transcripts showing required undergraduate baccalaureate degree and all previous college course work from each post-secondary institution attended. Typical successful applicants have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 over the last 60 undergraduate credits; and a minimum of 3.0 in all course work, and/or significant work experience in the EFHP fields
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and/or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) Scores: Satisfactory GRE scores (within the previous five years) with verbal scores and quantitative scores of around 145-150 on each section or at least a score of 395 on the MAT
- International Students: TOEFL score must be a minimum of 88
Funding opportunities
Our program has a limited number of competitive graduate research assistantships that may be available through the College of Education and Human Development or other external research funding sources. Other university funding opportunities (e.g. scholarships, assistantships, fellowships, loans) exist as well. Students may indicate their interest in being considered for an assistantship in their admission application.
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Degree Requirements
All students are required to complete 5 core courses (15 credits). Students must also complete 5 concentration-specific courses (15 credits) and a capstone thesis or research project (6 credits). The typical plan of study for the advanced practitioner concentration is 4 semesters of full time classes (3 classes/9 credits per semester). In the wellness practitioner concentration, students can choose to attend part-time.
MS Core Course Work (15 credits)
Concentration (15 credits)
▲Concentration in Advanced Practitioner (APRC)
▲Concentration in Wellness Practitioner (WPRC)
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. |
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