Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology OptionPROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Education offers a program of study leading to the Master of Science in Education degree with a major in kinesiology. Within the degree program five emphases are available. The Exercise Physiology option is designed to prepare students for careers in scientifically-based exercise programs of research, health maintenance, cardiovascular risk identification, and rehabilitation. Featured courses include Advanced Exercise Physiology, Exercise Assessment and Prescription, and Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular Functions of Exercise. The degree is designed to meet the needs of graduate students with and without teaching backgrounds.
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ADMISSION
Selection for admission is determined by the graduate faculty in kinesiology in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. In addition to Graduate School admission standards, program admission criteria include grade point average achieved in previous professional preparation, experience, communication skills, and recommendations from professional associates indicating the applicant's competency and interest in the discipline and the related professions. Applicants must have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 (A=4.0). Only courses in which the student earned a grade of "B" or better will be considered for transfer credit.
Admission may be granted to applicants who have a bachelor's degree and meet the aforementioned criteria, although any prerequisites necessary to study in a particular emphasis are at the discretion of the program adviser.
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PROGRAM OF STUDY (30 hours)
A non-thesis plan of study is available as well (33 hours)
Core
KIN 552-Behavioral Analysis of Exercise OR KIN 500-Behavioral Analysis of Sport
KIN 510- Historical, Current, and Comparative Issues in Kinesiology
KIN 515- Research Methods in Kinesiology
Area
KIN 505- Advanced Exercise Physiology *Prerequisite for this course is KIN 420 or similar course approved by Kinesiology graduate program director
KIN 560- Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular Functions of Exercise
KIN 540- Exercise Assessment and Prescription
Thesis
PSCY 520- Research Design and Inference I OR SOC 518- Advanced Data Analysis *(prereq: research methods course or currently co-enrolled)
Thesis Hrs (6) plus one elective (3 hrs) in OR out of department approved by advisor
Non-Thesis (electives for 15 hrs) in OR out of department approved by advisor
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EXIT REQUIREMENTS
Students selecting the non-thesis track must demonstrate competence in the content comprising the major (kinesiology and area of emphasis) by successful performance on a written final examination. Students who elect to prepare a thesis must present an oral defense of the thesis.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information about this option, please contact the Program Coordinator:
John Smith, PhD
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Campus Box 1021
Edwardsville, Illinois 62026
Phone: 618.650.5961