Exercise Science (MSES)
Description
The M.S. in exercise science prepares students for careers in fitness, allied health, and research. The degree also prepares students for advanced study at the doctoral (Ph.D.) level.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 31
Course Requirements
For the M.S. in exercise science, a minimum of 31 semester hours of graduate study is required. Requirements for the M.S. in exercise science are a minimum of 13 hours from the core curriculum, 3 hours of research design and statistics, minimum of 9 hours of concentration area curriculum, and 6 hours of capstone.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| ATHT 5510 | Foundations of Biomechanics | 4 |
| EXSC 6090 | Motor Behavior | 3 |
| EXSC 6110 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 |
| EXSC 6320 | Advanced Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| Research and Statistics | ||
| EXSC 6000 | Foundations of Research Design and Stati | 3 |
| Concentration Area Curriculum | 9 | |
Applied Physiology Concentration (complete minimum of 9 hours from the following course list) | ||
| Applied Electromyography | ||
| Stress and the Brain | ||
| Cardiovascular Physiology | ||
| Physiological Aspects of Aging | ||
| Exercise Physiology II | ||
| Advanced Muscle Physiology | ||
EXSC 6999 | ||
Biomechanics Concentration (complete minimum of 9 hours from the following course list) | ||
| Musculoskeletal & Movement Biomechanics | ||
| Clinical Applications & Injury Biomechan | ||
| Applied Biomechanics and Measurement | ||
EXSC 6999 | ||
Human Performance Concentration (complete minimum of 9 hours from the following course list) | ||
| Sports Performance | ||
| Sports Psychology | ||
| Ergogenic Aids for Sport Performance | ||
EXSC 6999 | ||
| Capstone - choose one of the following options. | 6 | |
| Internship in Exercise Science 1 | ||
| Advanced Individual Study and Advanced Individual Study 2 | ||
EXSC 6997 | 3 | |
Two Additional Electives and Comprehensive Exam 4 | ||
| Total Hours | 31 | |
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For the internship option, students will be required to complete an immersive experience in a novel professional setting. At the end of the internship, students will be required to communicate, via formal presentation, to a faculty advisor and internship supervisor, their growth throughout the program and how they have applied the concepts learned throughout the program during their internship.
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For the individual study option, students will be required to complete an immersive research project, such as a systematic review, under the supervision of a faculty mentor, that results in a manuscript to be submitted for publication.
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For the thesis option, students will complete a formalized research project and thesis, in accordance with the University of Mississippi Graduate School Policies, under the supervision of a faculty committee.
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For the two additional electives option, students will complete two additional courses, which can be selected from any concentration area, and a comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination will cover core concepts learned throughout the program. It will be proctored and administered in-person.