Kinesiology & Health
Study Abroad
- Physiology of Altitude: Nepal May 10-June 4, 2011
- Outdoor Leadership in Peru March 4-13, 2011
- Critical and Reflective Practices in KNH: Australia July 6-27, 2011
- International Perspectives in Sport Psychology (to be held in 2013)
Master's of Science in Exercise Science
School of Education, Health, and Society
1. Exercise Science 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 among 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.
Graduates of the program have been accepted into programs in physical therapy, nursing, podiatry, athletic training, and chiropractic programs, 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.
Prerequisites:The Exercise Science program looks for students with coursework in chemistry, human biology, and physiology.
For completion of the 36-hour program the following courses are required for Exercise Science Program majors (go here for course descriptions):
KNH 621 Research Methods & Knowledge Systems
KNH 622 Quantitative Methodological Research Approaches in the Exercise, Health, and Sport Studies Fields -OR- EHS 667 Behavioral Statistics I -OR- EHS 668 Behavioral Statistics II
KNH 623 Qualitative Methodological Research Approaches in the Exercise, Health, and Sport Studies Fields
KNH 654 Studies in Exercise Behavior
KNH 668 Advanced Physiology and Biophysics of Human Activity
KNH 681 Human Motor Control and Learning
KNH 682 Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science
KNH 684 Advanced Seminar in Exercise Science
KNH 688 Advanced Biomechanics
Thesis Option
Take the following two courses:
KNH 700 Thesis Preparation (1-10 with 4 required in catalog)
EHS 667 Behavioral Statistics 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.
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.
For completion of the 36-hour Health Program Program, the following courses are required (go here for course descriptions):
Research Core:
KNH 621 Research Methods & Knowledge Systems
KNH 622 Quantitative Methodological Research Approaches in the Exercise, Health, and Sport Studies Fields -OR- EHS 667 Behavioral Statistics I -OR- EHS 668 Behavioral Statistics II
KNH 623 Qualititative Methodological Research Approaches in the Exercise, Health, and Sport Studies Fields
Health Promotion Foundation Courses:
KNH 562 Health Promotion, Planning, and Evaluation
KNH 611 Behavioral Approaches to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
KNH 612 Theoretical Foundations of Health Promotion and Education
KNH 613 Health Communication and Education
Internship/Thesis Options:
Take the following two courses:
KNH 610 Internship in Exercise, Health, and Sport
KNH 620 Research Problems -OR- KNH 700 Thesis Preparation
Health-Related Electives:
A. Nutrition and Fitness Focus
KNH 507 Food and Nutrition for the Aging
KNH 508 Perinatal and Childhood Nutrition
KNH 685 Exercise, Aging, and Health Promotion
KNH 654 Studies in Exercise Behavior
KNH 509 Nutrition for Sports and Fitness
KNH 553
*or suitable elective selected with advisor
B. Gerontology Focus
KNH 571 Sport, Leisure, and Aging
FSW/GTY 566 Later Life Families
GTY 556 Psychosocial Health and Aging
GTY 568 The Aging Individual in a Changing Society
GTY 609 Human Resources Foundations
GTY 615 Seminar in Managerial Skills
KNH 553
*or suitable elective selected with advisor
C. Adolescent Focus
KNH 673 Developmental Perspectives on Youth Sport Participation
EDP 635 Theories of Human Development
FSW 565 Child Maltreatment
FSW 567 Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting
KNH/FSW 617 Education for Human Sexuality
KNH 553
*or suitable elective selected with advisor
D. Public Health Focus
These two courses:
KNH 599.M - International Health: Global Perspectives
AND
KNH 599.N - A European Perspective: Health, Social, Economic, and Political Impacts of Health Promotion
Or this group of courses:
KNH/FSW 617 Education for Human Sexuality
GTY 615 Seminar in Managerial Skills
IES 531 Principles and Application of Environmental Science
FSW 567 Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting
KNH 553
*or suitable elective selected with advisor
Total Credits: 36 hours