Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) - Exercise Physiology Program

Dr. Brian Brabham, Program Director

Purpose of the Program

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor aspires to be a leader in the field of exercise science on both a regional and national level. The graduate program in Exercise Physiology is committed to developing outstanding graduates who will pursue careers in a wide range of exercise science disciplines.

The purpose of the graduate program in Exercise Physiology is to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for careers as Exercise Physiologist, Athletic & Fitness Administrators, Coaching, Strength and Conditioning Specialists,  and Sport Management Specialists. Furthermore, the graduate program in EXSS seeks to prepare students who wish to continue their pursuit of higher education through doctoral programs or professional certification programs.  Students will complete either 30 or 33 hours of academic coursework while enrolled in the program depending on which option is chosen (thesis or internship). Students will complete either an internship or thesis as the culminating experience in the program. There is no foreign language requirement.

Curriculum

Exercise Physiology (Internship Option)

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EXSS 5350Principles & Techniques Strength Training and Conditioning

3

EXSS 6320Performance Nutrition

3

EXSS 6380Advanced Exercise Physiology

3

EXSS 6381Musculoskeletal & Biomechanical Assessment

3

EXSS 6353Research Methods in Exercise Physiology

3

EXSS 6360Advanced Stats & Applied Research

3

EXSS 6340Management & Leadership in Sport

3

EXSS 6350Readings, Issues, Trends, Problems in EXSS

3

EXSS 6355Clinical Exercise Physiology

3

EXSS 6370Sport Psychology

3

EXSS 6375Exercise & Nutritional Biochemistry

3

EXSS 6395Internship

3

Exercise Physiology (Thesis Option)

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EXSS 5350Principles & Techniques Strength Training and Conditioning

3

EXSS 6320Performance Nutrition

3

EXSS 6350Readings, Issues, Trends, Problems in EXSS

3

EXSS 6353Research Methods in Exercise Physiology

3

EXSS 6355Clinical Exercise Physiology

3

EXSS 6360Advanced Stats & Applied Research

3

EXSS 6370Sport Psychology

3

EXSS 6375Exercise & Nutritional Biochemistry

3

EXSS 6380Advanced Exercise Physiology

3

EXSS 6381Musculoskeletal & Biomechanical Assessment

3

EXSS 6192-6692
Thesis in Exercise Physiology

1-6

Program Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field and/or must include the following courses:

    a. 3 hours—Kinesiology

    b. 3 hours—Exercise Physiology

    c. 4 hours—Anatomy and Physiology I

  2. 3.0 GPA
  3. Interview with EXSS Graduate Program Director