Exercise Science Graduate Program
Concentration Coursework
Required Core (for ALL concentrations):
| ES 5000 | Research and Design | 3 |
| ES 5200 | Exercise Science Seminar | 2 |
| ES 5591 | Lab Assessment | 3 |
| ES 5592 | Data Analysis | 3 |
| ES 5621 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 |
| ES 5622 | Exercise Physiology II | 3 |
| ES 5710 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| Subtotal Hours | 20 sh |
Clinical/Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Concentration (562C):
(minimum of 22 sh)
Required:
| ES 5625 | Concepts of Clinical Exercise Testing | 3 |
| ES 5635 | Electrocardiographic Interpretation |
3 |
| ES 5645 | Cardiopulmonary Pathphysiology & Rehabilitation | 3 |
| ES 5660 | Exercise Prescription & Chronic Disease Mgmt |
3 |
| ES 5670 | Clinical Exercise Practicum I |
1-2 |
| ES 5680 | Clinical Exercise Practicum I | 1-2 |
| ES 5900 | Internship |
6 |
| Subtotal Hours | 20-22 sh |
OR
Research Concentration (562B): (minimum of 22 sh)
Required:
| ES 5999 | Thesis | 6 |
| Subtotal Hours | 6 sh |
OR
Strength and Conditioning Concentration (562D): (minimum of 22 sh)
Required:
| ES 5060 | Practicum: Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| ES 5555 | Nutritional Aspects of Exercise and Sports | 3 |
| ES 5600 | Survey of Sports Performance | 3 |
| ES 5650 | Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Strength/Power Conditioning | 3 |
| ES 5900 | Internship |
3-6 |
| ES 5560 | Research Project OR (ES 5999 Thesis for 6 sh) |
3 |
| Subtotal Hours | 18-24 sh |
Possible Electives:
| ES 5500 | Independent Study | 1-4 |
| ES 5555 | Nutritional Aspects of Exercise and Sports | 3 |
| PE 5660 | Psychology of Motor Learning | 2 |
| PE 5670 | Social and Psychological Dimensions of Sports | 3 |
| PE 5680 | Planning and Developing Sports Facilities | 3 |
| BIO 5506 | Advanced Animal Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 5563 | Biology of Aging | 3 |
| BIO 5568 | Immunology (co- or pre-req. BIO 3306) | 3 |
| FCS 5210 | Nutrition for the Elderly | 3 |
| FCS 5552 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| PSY 5653 | Health Psychology (prereq permission of instructor) | 3 |
| SOC 5530 | Health Care and Aging (Special Topics) | 3 |
| CHE 5560 | Instrumental Methods of Analysis (prereq permission of instructor | 4 |
| CHE 5580 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 5582 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| Subtotal Elective Hours | 1-16 sh | |
| Total of Degree Hours | 42 sh |