The Thesis option is designed for those advanced students who intend to pursue further graduate studies in Exercise Physiology or another related field of Health Sciences. This option involves a more intensive study of laboratory methods and statistical and research design. An additional expectation of students selecting this option involves assistance with ongoing research of faculty and other graduate students.
The Professional Paper option is intended for those students who plan to pursue professional careers in Exercise or Applied Health Sciences (corporate/adult fitness, cardiac rehabilitation). This option involves additional required course work and the preparation of a non-data based professional paper (i.e., comprehensive review).
Core Requirements (19 credits) Credits
HHP 486 Statistical Procedures in Education 3
HHP 520 Educational Research 3
HHP 529 Advanced Physiology of Exercise I 3
HHP 530 Advanced Physiology of Exercise II 3
HHP 524 Ethics in Health & Human Performance 3
HHP 531 Laboratory Procedures in Exercise Science 2
HHP 594 Graduate Seminar 2
Total 19
Thesis Option Requirements: (37 credits minimum)
HHP 699 Thesis 6
Professional Paper Option Requirements: (43 credits minimum)
HHP 483 Exercise, Disease and Aging - Lecture 3
HHP 484 Exercise, Disease and Aging - Laboratory 1
HHP 599 Professional Paper 3
In Department Electives (6-9 credits)
HHP 446 Nutrition for Sport 3
HHP 475 Legal & Ethical Issues in the Exercise Professions 3
HHP 482 Electrocardiogram Assessment 1
HHP 483 Exercise, Disease and Aging - Lecture 3
HHP 484 Exercise, Disease and Aging - Laboratory 1
HHP 545 Special Topics: Advanced Nutrition and Chronic Disease 2-3
HHP 597 Research 3
HHP 598 Internship 1-3
Out-of-Department Electives (minimum 6 credits)
