Master's of Science in Exercise and Health Studies

There are two program concentrations in the MS in Exercise & Health Studies: ES HP
1. Exercise Science Program Concentration

The exercise science program is designed to provide breadth and depth of knowledge in the physiological and psychological functioning of human beings under a variety of environmental, nutritional, and activity conditions. Coursework emphasizes the health benefits and consequences of regular physical activity on physiological, cellular and motor integrity. Students gain hands-on experience working in new state-of-the-art laboratories. Assessments of cardiovascular and respiratory fitness using graded exercise stress tests are routinely performed. Metabolic, blood lipid, and blood pressure profile measures, the use of electrocardiography, electromyography, video motion measurement, and ground reaction force measurement, are mong other commonly made assessments. Cooperative research with faculty and students in other departments or programs (e.g., Zoology, Psychology, Scripps Gerontology Center) is also conducted. Graduated students have been accepted into programs in Physical Therapy, Nursing, Podiatry, and Chiropractic, as well as in medical schools such as the University of Cincinnati, Washington University-St. Louis, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, and the University of Maryland. The Exercise Science degree program area also accommodates students interested in Athletic Training.

For completion of the 36 hour program the following courses are required for Exercise Science Program majors:
KNH 621 Critical Perspectives on Knowledge Systems in Exercise, Sport, and Health Studies (2 credits)
KNH 622 Quantitative Methodological Research Approaches in the Exercise, Health, and Sport Studies Fields  (2 credits)
KNH 623 Qualititative Methodological Research Approaches in the Exercise, Health, and Sport Studies Fields (2 credits)
KNH 654 Studies in Exercise Behavior (4)
KNH 668 Advanced Physiology and Biophysics of Human Activity (4)
KNH 681 Human Motor Control and Learning (4)
KNH 682 Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science (2)
KNH 684 Advanced Seminar in Exercise Science (1)
KNH 688 Advanced Biomechanics (3)
 
Thesis Option (7 credits)
 
Take the following two courses:
KNH 700 Thesis Preparation (1-10 with 4 required in catalog)
EDP 667 Behavioral Statistics (3) or another course suited to your analytical perspective

2. Health Promotion Program Concentration:
The health promotion program is designed to provide breadth and depth of knowledge in the psycho-social and behavioral aspects of health across the human lifespan. The curriculum emphasizes both cultural and personal determinants of health and wellness from an ecological perspective. Coursework prepares students as program planners and coordinators of health promotion programs in community, worksite, clinical, and educational settings. A strong theoretical foundation in health education connects students to one of four foci for more in-depth study.

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For completion of the 36 hour program the following courses are required for Health Promotion Program majors:

Research Core (6 hrs)
KNH 621 Critical Perspectives on Knowledge Systems in Exercise, Sport, and Health Studies  (2 credits)
KNH 622 Quantitative Methodological Research Approaches in the Exercise, Health, and Sport Studies Fields (2 credits)
KNH 623 Qualititative Methodological Research Approaches in the Exercise, Health, and Sport Studies Fields (2 credits)

Health Promotion Foundation Courses (12 hrs)
KNH 562 Health Promotion, Planning, and Evaluation (3 credits)
KNH 611 Behavioral Approaches to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (3 credits)
KNH 612 Theoretical Foundations of Health Promotion and Education  (3 credits)
KNH 613 Health Communication and Education (3 credits)
 
Thesis Option (7 credits)
KNH 700 Thesis Preparation (1-10 with 4 required in catalog)
EDP 667 Behavioral Statistics (3) or another course suited to your analytical perspective

Health-Related Electives (12 hours within a focus area)
 
A. Nutrition and Fitness Focus
KNH 507 Food and Nutrition for the Aging (3 credits)
KNH 508 Perinatal and Childhood Nutrition (3 credits)
KNH 685 Exercise, Aging, and Health Promotion (3 credits)
KNH 654 Studies in Exercise Behavior (4 credits)
KNH 509 Nutrition for Sports and Fitness (3 credits)
KNH 550 (1-4 credits)
* or suitable elective selected with advisor
 
B. Gerontology Focus
KNH 571 Sport, Leisure, and Aging (4 credits)
FSW/GTY 566 Later Life Families (3 credits)
GTY 556 Psychosocial Health and Aging (3 credits)
GTY 568 The Aging Individual in a Changing Society (3 credits)
GTY 609 Human Resources Foundations (3 credits)
GTY 615 Seminar in Managerial Skills (3 credits)
KNH 550 (1-4 credits)
* or suitable elective selected with advisor
 
C. Adolescent Focus
KNH 673 Developmental Perspectives on Youth Sport Participation (3 credits)
EDP 635 Theories of Human Development (3 credits)
FSW 565 Child Maltreatment (3 credits)
FSW 567 Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting (3 credits)
KNH/FSW 617 Education for Human Sexuality (3 credits)
KNH 550 (1-4 credits)
* or suitable elective selected with advisor
 
D. Public Health Focus
KNH 599.M - International Health: Global Perspectives (4 credits) AND
KNH 599.N - A European Perspective: Health, Social, Economic, and Political
   Impacts of Health Promotion (4 credits) OR
KNH/FSW 617 Education for Human Sexuality (3 credits)
GTY 615 Seminar in Managerial Skills (3 credits)
IES 531 Principles and Application of Environmental Science (3 credits)
FSW 567 Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting (3 credits)
KNH 550 (1-4 credits)
* or suitable elective selected with advisor

INTERNSHIP/THESIS OPTIONS (6 credits)
 
Take the following two courses:
€ PHS 610 Internship in Exercise, Health, and Sport Delivery Systems (3
credits)
€ PHS 620 Research Problems (3 credits)
OR
€ PHS 700 Thesis Preparation (6 credits)
 
Total Credits: 36 hours
 
Prerequisites:
To qualify for the graduate program in Health Promotion, a student must have taken a Personal Health course as an undergraduate or must demonstrate knowledge of human health and well-being.